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Operator, Equipment 1

Southwire Company, LLC
United States, Texas, Fort Worth
9300 Southwest Drive (Show on map)
December 24, 2022
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible? Location:Ft Worth, TX Shift: 7a - 5p Pay Rate:$25.00- $35.00 Job Description POSITION: Equipment Operator DEPARTMENT: Operations REPORTS TO: Team Leader SUPERVISES: N/A FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt Responsibilities * Operate various construction equipment * Perform service, safety checks, check oil and fluids, and minor repairs on equipment * Work with maintenance crew or laborer crew when not operating equipment * Comply with proper safety standards and expectations * Visually assess digging areas to ensure it has been properly staked/located prior to digging * Safe operation of directional drills, trenching, or excavating equipment when needed * Perform laborer requirements and responsibilities as needed * Perform other duties as required and/or assigned Requirements * Valid driver's license * Class A license or permit Desired * Able to perform safe work practices daily * Able and willing to work outdoors, run back yard machine, digger derrick truck, mini excavator, backhoe, working with underground and overhead crews, pulling wire, burying conduit, assisting setting transformers and poles. * Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 feet * Able to perform physically demanding tasks * Able to work some nights and weekends Working Conditions This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, this role works in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. Benefits We Offer: 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked) Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement Programs Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities Parental Leave & More Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.