Operator, Equipment

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North Americas largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power whats possible?

POSITION: Equipment Operator
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Team Leader
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt

Responsibilities
Operate various construction equipment
Perform service, safety checks, check oil and fluids, and minor repairs on equipment
Work with maintenance crew or laborer crew when not operating equipment
Comply with proper safety standards and expectations
Visually assess digging areas to ensure it has been properly staked/located prior to digging
Safe operation of directional drills, trenching, or excavating equipment when needed
Perform laborer requirements and responsibilities as needed
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
Requirements
Valid drivers license
Class A license or permit Desired
Able to perform safe work practices daily
Able and willing to work outdoors, run back yard machine, digger derrick truck, mini excavator, backhoe, working with underground and overhead crews, pulling wire, burying conduit, assisting setting transformers and poles.
Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 feet
Able to perform physically demanding tasks
Able to work some nights and weekends
Working Conditions
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, this role works in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.