Equipment Operator CDL Driver

Envision Benefits Group is currently recruiting on behalf of our client who has an immediate need for an experienced full-time Equipment Operator/CDL Driver to support their electrical construction and service crews. For more than 35 years they have served commercial and residential clients throughout Buffalo and Western New York earning the trust of developers general contractors property managers and homeowners who demand precision every time.

In this role you will operate and transport company equipment assist with job site logistics maintain equipment records and help keep our fleet safe reliable and ready to support field operations.

What Youll Do

Operate company equipment on electrical construction and service projects including mini excavators dozers loaders skid steers trenchers and other equipment as needed on active excavation and site development job sites.

Perform excavation trenching backfilling grading material handling and site restoration activities in accordance with project requirements and safety standards.

Support underground installation.

Read and interpret grade stakes site plans and grade sheets.

Safely transport equipment materials and attachments between the yard and job sites.

Load unload transport and organize materials equipment tools and construction supplies in accordance with DOT requirements.

Complete pre-trip post-trip and daily equipment inspections

Track and record equipment hours fuel usage and utilization.

Perform routine maintenance maintain service records and promptly report equipment issues requiring repair

When not operating equipment perform job site setup traffic control manual labor activities hand excavation job site cleanup and other construction tasks as needed to support construction operations.

Maintain a clean organized and safe equipment yard and work area

Follow all company safety policies and applicable OSHA and DOT regulations

Operate equipment safely around utility infrastructure and energized electrical equipment

Support emergency after-hours or storm restoration work when required

Schedule

Full time schedule may vary based on project needs weather conditions and workload.

Pay

$30.00 to $36.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Paid Sick Leave under New York State law.

A retirement plan with employer match

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Supplemental Insurance Options

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our client provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process please contact Envision Benefits Group at

Requirements

What You Need

Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required

Current DOT medical card

At least 3 years of heavy equipment operating experience

Experience operating excavators dozers loaders skid steers trenchers and similar heavy equipment preferred

Experience hauling equipment and towing trailers preferred

Driving record that meets our insurance carriers requirements

Ability to pass a DOT pre-employment drug test and participate in random testing

Working knowledge of equipment maintenance and basic troubleshooting

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Reliable organized and comfortable maintaining written or electronic records

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical job duties as needed

Salary Description

$30 - $36 per hour

Required Experience:

IC