Operator Bassfield, MS 39421 **Mears Group, A Quanta Services Company** At Mears Group, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing best value services to our customers in the natural gas and electric industries. We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources. As an industry leader, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality and our people. **Operator** Operators work with a team to safely install and replace underground utilities. Duties for an Operator include working in an outdoor construction setting doing physically demanding work. Operators utilize various construction equipment and assists craft workers in performing their assigned duties. **What Do You Offer Us?** + Operation of heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, front end loaders and skidsteers to excavate or move dirt, rock and other materials + Load or assist with loading materials or equipment + Prepare pre-trip equipment prior to mobilizing to job site + Assist in securing work site, equipment at the end of each shift + Prepare documents, reports, or job aids related to work, equipment, and safety + Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned **What We Offer You:** + Paid on-the-job technical and professional training + Defined career path for future growth + Weekly Payroll + Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits including Retirement Plan **What is Required?** + Requires regular travel + Pass Pre-Employment drug screen and background check + Must be able to stand or walk for long periods with repeated lifting (Up to 50 lbs.), kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching + Must be able to be a subject of loud work environments + Must be able to be a subject of extreme cold and warm outside work environmental temperatures + High school Diploma or equivalent **Working Environment:** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration, rough terrain and inclement weather. The employee is subject to extreme cold and warm temperatures. **This position is a travel position.** This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199. **All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.** **Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.**