Mainline Utilities Operator (Excavating) - Layton Services

HIRING: Mainline Utilities Operator

At Layton Services, we're a commercial, industrial, and residential excavation contractor that has been family-owned and operated in Central Ohio for nearly 30 years. Our services primarily include earthwork, site development (mass excavation, building pads, sub-grade prep), and underground utilities (water main, fire line, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and detention systems.) Located in Newark, Ohio with a majority of work in Columbus, Licking County, and the surrounding area.

Summary of Job Description:

Layton Services is currently seeking an experienced excavator operator who primarily digs in trenches made for installing water, sewer, and storm-sanitary utilities. This individual must have experience digging in trench boxes, single and double-stacked preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operating excavators with precision to dig on grade, possibly around existing utilities.
• Collaborating with your pipe layer, foreman, and superintendents to ensure safe execution and project completion per the plans.
• Reading and understanding plans and cut sheets.
• Digging with and moving trench boxes with an excavator
• Ability to dig in double-stacked trench boxes when needed.

Role Qualifications:

• 3+ years of industry/ construction site experience
• 2+ years of excavating to install mainline utilities.
• Knowledge of excavation, trenching, and shoring practices
• Excavate and grade for mainline utility installation according to project plans.
• Excavate around existing utilities with precision.
• Ability to operate multiple types of heavy machinery.
• OSHA Certified competent person for trenching & shoring
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license preferred.
• Must possess the ability to relate well to others including a positive attitude.
• Willingness to participate in continuous learning and development opportunities.
• All other duties as assigned, becoming a valued team member.

Benefits:

• Competitive Wage – Based on experience.
• Paid Weekly
• Cell Phone
• All Required Safety Apparel and Tools Necessary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Investment with Company Match
• Uniform Program / Company Apparel
• On-the-job Training, Paid Time-Off and Paid Holidays
• Overtime and Prevailing Wage Pay Opportunities
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities