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Heavy Equipment Operator

Vortex CompaniesChesapeake, Virginia, United StatesOnsite

**STABLE JOB INDUSTRY**
Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest-growing infrastructure businesses? Tri-State Utilities delivers cutting-edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day!  We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure.  At Tri-State Utilities, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast-paced environment and a team structure that provides support, training, and development, then apply today! Your Responsibilities as an Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Operate heavy equipment and machinery safely and appropriately.
  • Perform maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
  • Placement of water, storm, and sanitary sewer pipe during excavation. 
  • Possess sound understanding of issues involved during ground disturbance.
  • Ensure trench is excavated to proper depth/grade. 
  • Performs rough and fine grading to specifications as job necessitates
  • Perform miscellaneous related duties and carry out special projects as assigned

What We Need From You (Our Requirements)

  • 2+ years’ experience as an excavator operator experience digging and working around utilities
  • Experience working in the construction field required

  • CDL preferred, but not required
  • Possess a good driving record over the last 3 years and successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday and includes shift work, weekends, evenings, holidays - Flexibility is required as job duties demand.BenefitsWe offer a competitive total compensation package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, income protection insurance, off the job accident insurance, PTO and more!Tri-State Utilities, A Vortex Company and all subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information,  or veteran status.

Life at Vortex Companies

The Vortex Companies deliver advanced trenchless technologies and turnkey services to cost effectively renew water, sewer and industrial infrastructure, providing a suite of services and products, including bypass pumping, lining and coating systems, repair materials, multipurpose cutters, pipe bursting and facility renewal. The company was built with the vision of providing a wide range of solutions under a single roof that is supported by highly experienced and trained personnel with decades of trenchless infrastructure renewal experience.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Safety First2. FastPaced Environment3. Supportive Team Structure4. Training and Development Opportunities5. Competitive Total Compensation Package6. Fair Chance Employer7. Collaborative Work Environment8. Equal Opportunity Employer
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