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Job Opportunity

This job may require extensive overnight travel 4+ consecutive weeks out of town at a time. This job may be filled as a Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 Operator. EPC was conceived and operates to provide anyone who desires to provide for their families through the work they do, an opportunity to do so. Everything we do revolves around the vision of a company that provides safe, quality work, driving customer demand that ultimately results in the creation of new job opportunities in the markets we serve. We focus heavily on our Core Values and expect all our employees to operate with those Core Values in Mind. These Core Values are Live Safe, Customer First, Do the Right Thing, Be a Team Player, and Be Productive.

What We Are Looking For The Operator will be using equipment such as mini-excavators, trenchers, plows, and reel trailers to perform duties of installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of Telecommunications outside plant including fiber, copper and coax. Daily work will involve traveling to different job site locations, survey, plan and execute placing client facilities.

What You Get To Do

• Reviewing blueprints or other plans to determine where and how to place plants.
• Analyze job locations for utility lines, permitting, and traffic control to complete construction activities without quality defects, safety incidents or any type of property damage.
• Read and understand utility locations and above ground indicators to ensure the safety of the crew and a high level of productivity.
• Complete daily inspections and reporting of maintenance issues on vehicles, trailers, and equipment.
• Perform service, safety checks, check oil and fluids, and minor repairs on equipment.
• Perform construction work such as digging holes, setting handholes/peds and placing duct to poles.
• Strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work.
• Ensures all work is performed to quality standard while always complying with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices/policies and procedures according to EPC and OSHA/ANSI standards.
• Maintain quality and cleanliness of tools, equipment, and vehicles.

What Will Help You Stand Out

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid U.S. Drivers License
• At least 1 year prior experience operating heavy equipment (excavator, dozer, skid steer, track hoe, mini excavator, etc.)
• Knowledge of reading prints.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications preferred.
• Ability to operate equipment, including, but not limited to power tools, electronic testing equipment, air compressor and heavy equipment such as bucket truck etc.
• Must have the ability to work safely, with or without supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Prior experience identifying above or below ground utilities or hazards.
• Experience operating excavators, trenchers, or plows.
• Prior knowledge of overseeing and maintaining respective equipment.

What We Are Offering

• Full-time opportunity in a fast-growth company!
• Opportunity to work autonomously. None of that micromanaging garbage. We hate that!
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plan with company match
• Company paid time-off
• Weekly paychecks!
• Career development and growth opportunities

What To Expect

• Outdoors environment which may require exposure to elements, including but not limited to wind, rain, heat, cold, snow, sleet, mud, etc.
• May be required to stand, sit, bend, twist, and reach as part of the job.
• Extended periods of standing on your feet may be required.
• May be required to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen, or other job-related pre-hire screenings related to the job.
• This job may require frequent and extended overnight travel (2+ eeks consecutive) via airplane, bus, company vehicle, or personal vehicle.