Underground Operator

Company Description:

Renda Electric is a full service Electrical Contractor. We perform commercial, industrial, and residential electrical work. We also offer other services including updating, remodeling, build outs, systems wiring, low voltage/voice data, camera and alarm systems. We also offer routine service work.

Renda Electric is committed to bringing each customer the best value; highest quality work at the most affordable prices. We are committed to competitive pricing because we want to be your electrician for all of your electrical needs, no matter the size of the job.

Job Description:

We are looking to add additional talent and resources to our Iowa City location. We are looking to expand our workload with current customers and are excited about the opportunity to add more crews.

As a team, we service the Iowa City area as well as occasional work in Quad Cities. This posting is for a Horizontal Drill Operator, but we are also looking for additional Laborers to train and build with.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Previous experience operating a mini excavator, backhoe, skid steer required
• Previous experience operating Horizontal Drill required
• Locate all underground utilities before excavating
• Oversee the daily maintenance of the equipment
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions; snow, rain, heat, wind, etc.
• Follow all company rules and policies
• Lead and always maintain safety standards
• Good verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license, CDL is a plus, must be willing to get a Class A CDL.
• Occasional travel is required
• A strong desire to learn and work in all areas of the job, from the shovel to running equipment
• Ability to adjust to changes quickly, customer demands will change priorities daily

Work expectations:

Standard Work Week: Monday-Friday; 7 am – 5 pm; Weekend work may be required with little or no notice; work schedule determined by season, weather, deadlines, and availability of work

Travel: at times, the employee may be assigned to a job site where several overnight stays are required

Environment Conditions: at times will be exposed to various contaminants, like exhausted vapors, gas/diesel fumes, and dust; be subjected to noisy conditions; diverse weather conditions, including high heat (over 90°), freezing conditions (below 15°), and all forms of precipitation (high humidity/snow/rain)

Physical Conditions: Able to frequently move objects weighing in excess of 100lbs for distances greater than fifty feet; remain in a stationary position for several hours; able to move from one location to another around the Jobsite; must be able to manipulate various controls on equipment; ability to constantly be able to reposition oneself

Benefits:

Communication Data Link offers:

• Competitive Wages
• CDL Assistance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Company provided uniforms
• Profit Sharing
• 401k match
• Cell Phone Reimbursement

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account

Required Experience:

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Iowa City, IA 52240: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:

• Horizontal drilling: 2 years (Required)
• DCI Locating: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL Class A (Required)

Work Location: In person