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Backhoe Operator - Michels Utility Services, Inc.

Michels, Mankato, Minnesota, United States, 56006


Safely delivering natural gas to customers is challenging yet satisfying.It takes teamwork, dedication, and innovation - traits so engrained in Michels Utility Services, Inc. that they are key elements of our Core Values.As a leading natural gas utility contractor, Michels Utility Services, Inc. has a reputation for safety and quality while building and maintaining in-town distribution networks.Our work improves lives.Find out how a career at Michels Utility Services, Inc. can change yours.

As a Gas Distribution Pipeline Backhoe Operator, your key responsibilities will be to maneuver, navigate and operate heavy equipment to move materials throughout the job site. This position is also responsible for setting up job sites, following all safety regulations, and performing daily inspections and preventative maintenance of equipment prior to starting.

Why Michels Utility Services, Inc.?

We've been building natural gas systems for more than 60 years, so we know how to do it right.We respect our people, our people, our customers, and the communities in which we workOur steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to qualityWe are family owned and operatedWe invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each yearWe believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job titleWe are a part of the Michels family of companies - one of North America's largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractorsWe offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.Why you?

You want to do your best work with the best crewsYou relish new challenges and evolving technologyYou pride yourself in exceeding expectationsYou like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciatedYou believe that individual commitment to a group effort is key to successYou want your work to make a difference in people's livesWhat it takes?

Prior gas distribution piping experiencePrior experience operating heavy equipmentWillingness to work under a union collective bargaining agreementA valid driver's license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving recordAbility to travel

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability