Date Revised: 06/10/2026
RE: Job Description and Duties
Cable Protect North America, Inc. (CPNA) is an underground utility construction company located in California, Nevada, New Jersey and Ohio which focuses on underground trenching, gas pipelines, power delivery, renewable energy and operations of specialized trenching solutions.
| Job title | Heavy Equipment / Machine Operator /Mechanic |
|---|---|
| Reports to | Superintendent: Freddy Marin and VP: Jon O’Donnell |
Job purpose
Our fast-growing, underground utility civil construction firm is seeking a Heavy Machine Operator with knowledge of Mechanic skills. This position will provide the successful candidate with the chance to apply their knowledge, learn new skills and work as a team within a clean and safe environment. The ideal candidate for this role has 10+ years’ experience within this field, pays strong attention to detail and is committed to workplace safety.
Duties and responsibilities
The following is a list of duties and responsibilities that a Machine Operator will need to carry out, including but not limited to:
- Carry out production, inspection, and machine operational duties
- Set up machinery and ensure all materials are readily available
- Effectively monitor production equipment maintenance
- Assist Foreman, Superintendent and labor’s as necessary
- Perform appropriate duties as assigned by management
- Maintain a safe and clean workspace
- Follow established safety and environmental rules and regulations
- Obtain necessary qualifications as required by company
- Perform routine startup/shutdown of equipment
- Prepare and record daily equipment inspection reports
- Attend all safety meetings and safety training as required by the company
Qualifications
Qualifications include:
- High school diploma or GED
- CDL is highly recommended
- 10+ years of trenching experience with heavy duty rock trenchers
- Machinery operator certificate required
- Strong knowledge of rock trenching machines in a field work setting
- Ability to safely and correctly operate heavy machinery
- Understand hydraulics, engine and electrical maintenance
- Committed to quality, safety and communication
- Team-oriented and self-directed
- Background and history check required
- Must be able to pass a drug urinalysis test
Working conditions
Must be willing and able to work extended hours, early mornings and late evenings. Must be comfortable working outside for extended periods of time. Able to work safely and efficiently, to meet certain deadlines and follow certain regulations set forth for a specific project. Travel may be required for this position. Travel is required.
Physical requirements
May have to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds, and stand for an extended periods.
| Approved by: | Signature of the person with the authority to approve the job description |
|---|---|
| Date approved: | Date upon which the job description was approved |
| Reviewed: | Date when the job description was last reviewed |
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the Human Resourcing Coordinator or your immediate supervisor:
HR Manager Cait Mulholland Cait@cableprotectna.com OR
Vice President Jon O’Donnell jon@cableprotectna.com