Dakota Underground Co is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in Fargo

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of two years experience in a combination of dozers, loaders, excavators and/or skid steers.
• Understand blueprints and grade stakes to complete assignments as per the specifications.
• Must be willing to obtain “Confined Space Training Certification” which will be provided by Dakota Underground.
• Must be willing to obtain “Excavation Trench Safety” which will be provided by Dakota Underground.
• The ability to lift to 50-100 pounds with assistance from fellow team members.
• Ability to provide own transportation to various job sites around the Fargo/Moorhead Area.
• Ability to work in all environments including, cold, heat, wet, and muddy conditions.
• Hours will vary but can expect 7AM to 7PM at a minimum on weekdays, plus weekends as required. Overtime after 40 hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must comply with Company mission, vision, and values.
• Must work on job site with no drugs/alcohol in system.
• Understand and comply with all Company policies and safety procedures.
• Needs to have good communication skills.
• Equipment operators will operate machinery to perform activities such as excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, rough grading, and final clean up.
• The Operator may perform functions as laborer as required.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of equipment used daily. Must report any equipment maintenance directly to supervisor immediately.
• Ability to communicate any project-related issues to supervisor immediately.
• The Operator observes hand signals, grade stakes, and other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
• Become familiar with the efficient and safe digging procedures in each application.
• Accurately fill out timecards daily.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) after 1,000 hours.
• Health Insurance 100% Paid for Single during Construction Season.