UG Operator - Southeast Utilities of Georgia, a Congruex company
Chattanooga, TN
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UG OperatorChattanooga, TN
Southeast Utilities of GA, a Congruex Company, is looking for a UG Operator to join our construction team. Learn more about our operating unit at www.congruex.com/southeast-utilities-of-georgia/.
Who is Congruex
Congruex designs and builds broadband and wireless communications infrastructure. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.We deliver turn-key network solutions under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in-market construction operating units. Our vision is to be the best end-to-end provider of network services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do.
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Job Summary:Our operating unit provides telecom construction services, and we are looking for a UG Operator to join our team.
The Underground (UG) Operator is responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner while working around existing utilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in the telecommunications construction industry, with a deep understanding of underground utility installation techniques. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, the ability to read and interpret utility maps, and expertise in operating equipment such as excavators, trenchers, and directional drills. The UG Operator will collaborate with other team members to ensure project timelines and goals are met, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety on the job site.
Job Responsibilities:
- Inspect and grease drill, minix, water truck (including pony motor and mixing system), mud vac, reel trailer, equipment trailers, drill head
- Fill water truck with water, confirm mud vac empty
- Help Locator prepare materials for workday
- Help pothole all utilities
- Dig entry, exit pits, and set up drill
- Choose type of drill head to use based on soil conditions observed during potholing
- Drill bore following instructions of locator, then pull product back once drilled out
- Watch tailings to maintain correct flow
- Help sweep product into and set peds
- Help restore area
- Load and unload drills, excavators
- When filling out the jsa identity and make team aware of people in the work area, traffic closer than 15’ from work area trip and fall hazards.
- Move equipment between jobs
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A positive can-do attitude and openness to trying things new ways
- GRIT values – Guts, Reliability, Innovation, and Teamwork
- Trenching and Excavation: Expertise in operating trenching and excavation equipment to dig trenches for laying underground telecom cables.
- Equipment Operation: Proficiency in operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and directional drills.
- Utility Locating: Ability to read utility maps and use utility locating equipment to identify existing underground utilities to avoid damaging them during excavation.
- Understanding of Utility Markings: Familiarity with utility marking codes (e.g., color-coded markings for different utilities) and their significance in avoiding conflicts during excavation.
- Work in all weather conditions
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Meet physical demands – lifting up to 80 lbs.
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous experience in the telecom, utility, construction, and/or engineering industry
- Class A CDL preferred
Why Work At Congruex
No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family. We offer:- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 401(k) Program with a 4% company match
- Free Wellness Resources & Marketplace Discounts
- Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
- Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Options
- The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.
The Fine Print:
We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.
Source : Southeast Utilities of Georgia, a Congruex company
