Elkan Inc is looking for a multi-faceted operations assistant/equipment operator for our water facilities team.

The ideal candidate will have basic planning & design experience as well as equipment operator experience for work on water pipelines and pump facilities. This position will include work with construction crews to install and repair underground water pipelines, right-of -way preparation and reclamation, as well as assisting with planning, preparation and coordination of construction projects. The position will include computer work and physically demanding construction general labor while operating specialized vehicles.

Elkan Water

Responsibilities

Assist operations manager in planning and coordination for current and future infrastructure projects
Monitor construction teams, overseeing daily operations to include equipment operations
Conduct daily operations and maintenance of Elkan's water distribution system
Operate excavation, construction, and transport equipment.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Aid operations manager in asset coordination to include construction equipment, parts and consumables inventory
Operate construction equipment (e.g. excavator, dozer, backhoe, compactor, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, and expanding water system infrastructure
Operate hand tools to assemble, disassemble and conduct maintenance on waterworks type facilities and fittings
Perform routine maintenance of Elkan installed infrastructure to include reservoirs, water pipelines, pump stations and excavation equipment
Assist in the management and transport of equipment and materials.
Perform on-site water meter installations and repairs.
Respond to written and oral instructions regarding excavations, installations, repairs, meter sets, etc.
Respond to call-out and on call duties as necessary.
Perform other tasks as designated by supervisory personnel. Safely operate heavy equipment such as: skidsteer, backhoe, dozer, compactor
Load and unload equipment and materials
Daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspections; maintain daily log
Perform regular maintenance/cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment
Perform other duties as requested by leadership

Working Environment

Many work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English
Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling
Work is performed within the "red zone" of heavy equipment
Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Requirements

Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Education, Skills, Experience Needed

Minimum two years of trackhoe operator experience desired
High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend written procedures and instruction manuals. Ability to write correspondence via email or other technology-based applications. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to company employees
Skill to operate equipment in close proximity to workers
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Computer Skills: Word Processing, Excel, E-Mail, Internet Software.
Possess a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
Commitment to doing quality work while putting safety first

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401K company contribution
Short-Term, Long-Term disability
Life Insurance
Pay DOE

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Elkan Inc will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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