Drop Plow Operator at Adex Corporation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Installs service from the pedestal (fiber, coax, or copper) or the road Right of Way to the customer premise(outside).

· Possibility of using mechanical or manual equipment to include but not limited to boring / trenching & plowing.

· Individual must be able to follow oral and written instructions/specifications.

· We are looking for an experienced backhoe, cable/drop plow operators and foreman to place drops to customer homes or businesses.

· Act as a customer contact. Interface with customers and local supervisors to clarify project status.

· Understand various soil and ground conditions for plowing/trenching

· Daily maintenance checks (grease, lube etc.) on the machines

· Read communications prints for placing conduit or cables underground

· Understand the proper procedures for preparing load and unload signs, cones and barricades if necessary

· Capable of using a backhoe, rake and mini excavator to perform clean up and restoration when necessary

· Locates buried facilities near the route of "B" service wire using appropriate equipment.

· Operates a vehicle with trailer.

· Places buried service wires using a manually controlled gasoline/diesel powered tractor/trencher, plow, boring machine or manual tools.

· Coordinates work activity with customers, other utilities, and government agencies.

· Provides temporary repairs to low voltage buried utilities, sprinkler systems, and sewage field lines damaged while performing other duties.

· Provides periodic maintenance and non-complex repairs to equipment used in performance of other responsibilities.

· Lifts and moves objects weighing up to 120 pounds.

· Excavates using a shovel.

· Reads and interprets simple instructions.

· Drives Company vehicles.

· Follows established safety practices and procedures including the manufacture's specifications for operation or use of equipment

EXPERIENCE:

· High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

· Candidates must have experience working around underground utilities and installing conduit and/or cables on either conduit or direct bury projects

· Experience operating project equipment such as; backhoe, mini excavator, trencher, plow, tamper

· Trade school training desired.

· Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

· Possess a valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record