Equipment Operator

We are a Colorado Based Electrical Contractor with an emphasis on Industrial facilities. We take great pride in the quality of our work and are looking for hard working, safety conscious individuals who are looking for a long term career opportunity. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes. Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation. Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application. Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging. Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications. Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation. Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse. Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards. Perform periodic safety, maintenance or servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of equipment. Handle slides, mud, or pit cleanings or maintenance. Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads. Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material. Direct ground workers engaged in activities such as moving stakes or markers, or changing positions of towers. Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths. Drive machines to work sites. Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand. May assist laborer at various job sites as needed. May perform physical tasks involved with laying pipe and utility lines. Benefits/Culture At Benchmark Electrical Solutions we take great pride in our team and have an Employee Focused Culture while offering a great benefit package to our employees: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401k with company match Employer paid Life Insurance PTO Paid Holidays Continuing Education Project Bonuses Per diem-project specific Employee centered decision making Company sponsored holiday and recognition celebrations Supply basic PPE materials