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Equipment Operator - Southern Utah
Summary
Title:Equipment Operator - Southern Utah
ID:1130
Department:Utility
Description
Equipment Operator

Company:                    ​Americom Technology Inc.
Location:                     Salt Lake City, Utah (Traveling may be required)
Reports to:                   Director
Employment Type:        Full Time (hours may vary per project and season)
 
Americom provides tomorrow technology to today’s world and we are looking for outstanding individuals who share this passion for creating the ultimate customer experience.  At Americom you will be involved in the installation of high end communications cabling infrastructures. You will play a key role in the build out of technology systems that encompass voice, data, and video over Copper, Fiber optics and wireless.
 
Americom Technology Inc., is one of the largest providers of Telecom Services in the Intermountain West, with over 30 years of experience. We are one of Utah’s premier telecom contractors serving the needs of customers as large as the state of Utah, the University of Utah and BYU.  Founded in 1981 as United Cable Telephone, Inc., Americom has grown, with business services, utility services and cabling services divisions.  Now a $15 million company with more than 85 employees, and headquartered in Murray, Utah, Americom serves telecom markets across the nation, with special interest in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada and Texas.

Job Information
Equipment Operators are responsible for running a variety of equipment including, ubt not limited to backhoe, excavator, forklift, dump truck, along with others not listed. The individual in this position is required to work at all times with safety in mind. Must be able to read, understand, and follow company policies and procedures related to safety, and attend all scheduled safety meetings, as well as competent person training, MSHA, and OSHA. Individual must:
 
  • At least one year experience operating heavy equipment.
  • Experience operating equipment in both standard and high-risk areas, such as, areas with live utilities.
  • Have knowledge of utility depths and placement of underground utilities.
  • Possess general knowledge of construction practices and be familiar with equipment, including routine service and maintenance.  Service maintenance includes, but is not limited to washing, check fluids, tire pressures, grease, etc.
  • Respect the importance of ensuring Company assets (vehicles, equipment, tools, materials, etc.); are properly and continuously maintained in good repair and secured in a safe and secure manner.
  • Ability to read blueprints, and familiarity with Blue Stakes and the identification of marked utilities.
  • Experience with the identification of marked utilities.
  • Organization of material and other resources is necessary to complete excavation requirements, which may include basic hand tools.
  • Must know safety requirements for confined spaces.  This position may require work in trenches, manholes, tunnels, closets, and crawl spaces.
Must possess a valid Utah Class A CDL license, with a clean driving record and be both insured and insurable. If you do not possess a Class A CDL, must be able to obtain one in first 90 days of employment. 
 
Americom is a licensed State contractor; ALL employees must pass a Level 4 background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Physical Requirements
The minimum physical requirements that you must meet in order to perform the duties of an equipment operator are as follows: The ability to climb up and down ladders, scaffoldings, and lifts. Must be able to lift 80 lbs. from floor and above head, have general knowledge and ability to identify and use basic hand tools. Ability to work in ALL weather conditions; this includes extreme temperatures ranging from -30° to +120°. In addition, at times, you may be required to work in trenches, manholes, tunnels, closets, and crawl spaces.

Behavioral Traits
Team Player: Promote and work in a team environment to achieve desired objectives.

Company Advocate: Must consistently be a strong advocate of the Company, and always foster a positive image to all.

Critical Thinker: Able to observe, analyze, and take appropriate action to identify and correct potential workplace safety issues, hazardous behaviors and other areas of potential risk.
 
Effective Communicator: Must be able to lead, give direction and guidance while assessing situations at hand and verbalizing any associated risks.
 
Goal Oriented:  Possess a strong desire to “do what it takes” to achieve documented goals and objectives.
 
Pragmatist: Must be willing to be flexible and accepting, understanding that business needs and priorities can often change.

Hunger for Learning:   Must always be eager to learn and grow, willing to accept direction and suggestions from any number of sources, as learning opportunities.
 
We offer competitive compensation based on experience. Benefits programs are available for full time employees. Many of the benefits of working with Americom go well beyond the paycheck and include 401k, community support activities, and access to working with developing technologies

If you have a team spirit and want to be a part of a growing company, then please submit a resume with references to: hr@americomtech.com. 

Americom Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
 
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