About this role
We are seeking a Utility Hoe Hand who will be responsible for operating and maintaining utility hoes (excavators) to assist with excavation, trenching, and site preparation for various construction projects. This position requires precision, safety awareness, and teamwork to ensure successful project completion.
Responsibilities
- Operate utility hoe/excavator for trenching and excavation tasks on utility projects
- Assist with general construction tasks, including loading and unloading materials, digging trenches, and operating hand and power tools
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
- Collaborate with site supervisors and other construction staff to ensure project success
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience operating utility hoes or similar heavy equipment
- Strong understanding of excavation and utility installation safety practices
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and working in all weather conditions
- Basic math and measurement skills
- Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a team
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Other facts
About Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS)
We are proud to be one of the Midwest’s leading heavy civil infrastructure contractors. Consistently challenging the status quo, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our turnkey services provide best-in-class civil construction solutions, ensuring we exceed the needs of every project. No matter the scope, our experts are dedicated to delivering unmatched results. Proudly part of the 100% employee-owned ESS Companies, united in our mission to change lives through ownership while transforming communities across the country.
What you'll do
- The Utility Hoe Hand will operate and maintain utility hoes for excavation and trenching tasks. They will also assist with general construction tasks and ensure a clean and safe work environment.
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