Operator (Carpenter)

Heavy Equipment Operator (Carpenter)

CTI and Associates, Inc. - Oakridge TN

CTI and Associates, Inc. (CTI) is a provider of environmental consulting, engineering, remediation and construction services to federal, state, municipal and commercial clients across the United States. Our forty years of proven performance is a testament to CTI's ability to understand the complex issues facing our clients - and to hire and retain some of the finest talent in the industry.

Job Description:

Safely executes field craft operations (i.e. field mechanical work, miscellaneous maintenance, construction, etc.), consistent with standard acceptable practices for such work. Work may involve heavy physical labor, various mechanical equipment operations and use of hand tools in a professional craftsman like manner, while ensuring work is performed in compliance with contract specifications. Responsible for performing inspection duties at various stages of project operations for code and contract specification compliance.

Three (3) years of experience in heavy equipment operations. Five (5) years of general carpentry experience preferred. In addition to operating loaders, excavators, dozer (material handling/grading), the candidate will have experience with hydraulic sheers, screeners and hoe-rams.

Maintaining and operating various types of heavy construction and demolition equipment such as dozers, excavators, backhoes, loaders, rollers/compactors, trenchers, trucks/tractors, forklifts in a safe and efficient manner and adjust equipment as necessary. This position will perform other field related functions as assigned by superintendent or foreman.

Must be willing to travel 100% of the time. Must belong to Carpenters Local Union 50.

Qualifications include:

• Uses machinery to move construction materials, earth, and other heavy materials at construction sites and mines.
• Operates clearing/grading equipment to prepare land for road construction, buildings, bridges, runways, dams, levees, and other structures.
• Operates machinery to dig trenches to lay or repair sewer and other utilities, and hoist heavy construction materials
• Provides manual labor as required to properly lay or repair underground and above ground pipe and sewer, install mechanical appurtenances, hand grading, operating hand compaction equipment and use of standard construction tools (electric and manual).
• Demonstrates consistent/exemplary safety compliance.
• Displays solid understanding of means and methods of construction activities
• Demonstrates ability to perform craft labor activities/tasks at a semi-skilled to skilled level
• Must be able to work constructively in diverse teams including engineers, technicians, and non-technical personnel.
• 3 or more years related experience is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.

Additional Requirements:

* CTI is a Drug-Free Workplace - Must pass pre-hire drug screen.
* Must possess valid driver's license.
* Must be able to physically navigate construction sites.
* Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

No relocation assistance available for this position.

CTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Veterans Welcome!

"All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability."