Underground Infrastructure Technologies (UIT), LLC. is a full-service utility contractor specializing in trenchless technologies headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We provide wet and dry utility installations utilizing both open cut and trenchless technologies to complete projects for Departments of Transportation, Federal and State agencies, as well as local municipalities and sewer and water districts. We have successfully completed projects for both public and private entities, with sizes ranging from 4” through 129” in diameter. Our expertise and experience utilizing trenchless technologies allows us to address both complicated soil types and high ground water conditions. Some of the technologies utilized include Micro Tunneling, Guided Boring (GBM), Pipe Jacking, Horizontal Auger Boring, Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), Pipe Ramming, Pipe Bursting, Conventional Hand Tunneling and Sliplining.

Our staff is highly experienced in both field operations as well as construction and project management capabilities and utilizes state of the art estimating, project management, scheduling and job cost tracking software to ensure project compliance tracking and transparency. As a sister company to Harrison Western Construction Corporation, a 50+ year old firm, we are able to leverage superior leadership, management, process orientation and senior oversight on all projects large and small, delivering superior results on time and under budget for our clients. We have successfully completed projects ranging from $5,000 to $15,000,000 in size for both public and private entities.

We are looking for an experienced Equipment Operator to join our growing team. The Excavation Operator operates construction equipment to accomplish construction tasks. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Take instructions for daily tasks from the Superintendent
• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders and forklifts
• Performs necessary pre-operation activities including inspection to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment
• Ensures regulated and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn
• Follows all health and safety policy and regulations including company policies, OSHA and MSHA
• Loads and move dirt, rocks, equipment or other materials with various pieces of equipment
• Operates equipment to demolish or remove debris
• Takes actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment or other workers
• Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
• Locates underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
• When not operating equipment, works with and assists crew in completing assigned task, including, but not limited to, general labor
• Travel may be required up to 30%
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Specifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ operating experience required
• Ability to take direction from supervision
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation
• CDL preferred
• Recognize hazards and safety risks
• Familiar with equipment and tools required for the position
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Work in a standing, seated, or other physical positions
• OSHA 30 hour a plus
• MSHA a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation $32.00 to $40.00 per hour DOE
• 3 Medical plans to choose from
• Vision and Dental Plans
• Prescription safety glasses allowance
• Boot allowance
• Paid Time Off
• 8 paid holidays
• 401k with Company match that is immediately vested
• Company paid short- and long-term disability plans

It is the policy of Harrison Western not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff and termination. Harrison Western is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the HR department at hr@harwest.com.