Job Description

CCI Industrial Services is seeking a qualified Equipment Operator to support site development and construction activities for our data center projects. This role is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment and machinery, moving materials, performing site preparation, and supporting daily field operations. The ideal candidate has experience operating construction equipment, strong safety awareness, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and productive jobsite.

CCI Industrial Services provides quality-driven, cost-effective construction, maintenance, industrial cleaning, power generation, and transportation services to support resource development companies in Alaska and the lower 48 states. CCI Industrial Services leads the industry in Safety, Innovation, and Excellence. Each CCI employee is responsible for upholding CCI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, as these are a crucial part of CCI’s strategic plan for success.

Essential Duties & Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be a Safety Leader! Ensure the resources and commitment to HSE is of top priority for all employees within the company.
• Maintain 100% “Safety Standards and Accountability” in all areas or mandatory/regulatory requirements, which include:
• Maintain compliance with the required HSE Training.
• Taking necessary action when behaviors or conditions around you may be unsafe.
• Reporting and addressing all potential safety concerns/incidents/issues promptly and willingly participate and assist in any investigation that may relate to a safety incident.
• Performs work in strict compliance with permitting requirements and other compliance-oriented directives.
• Participating in safety meetings, working safely, and maintaining a safe work environment as an employee and representative of CCI Industrial Services.
• Document and record any injury or near miss incident that may occur while you are working.
• Demonstrate and promote safe work practices by participating in JSA reviews, pre-job walkdowns and safety START card preparations covering work activities and materials required by the company and the client.
• Promote and participate in Safety Programs.
• Must be available to work either day or night shifts, based on operational needs.
• Safely operate heavy equipment and machinery to support data center construction, site preparation, material handling, and infrastructure activities.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, skid steers, loaders, excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and other machinery as qualified and authorized.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and verify machinery is in safe operating condition before use.
• Transport, load, unload, and position materials, equipment, and supplies throughout the construction site.
• Assist with site grading, excavation, trenching, backfilling, and other site development activities as required.
• Follow established equipment operating procedures, site traffic plans, and designated work zones.
• Coordinate with supervisors, field personnel, and other trades to safely complete assigned work activities.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, damage, maintenance needs, and unsafe operating conditions.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and assist with routine servicing and preventative maintenance as required.
• Follow material handling, lifting, and rigging requirements when moving equipment and materials.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, vehicles, utilities, and site conditions while operating equipment.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with project specifications, construction schedules, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate equipment inspection records and operational documentation as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support construction and site operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation, material handling, and construction site safety practices.
• Ability to safely operate assigned equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and site procedures.
• Understanding of equipment inspections, basic maintenance, and operational safety requirements.
• Ability to identify equipment malfunctions, hazards, and unsafe working conditions.
• Knowledge of construction site traffic control, work zones, and equipment positioning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, ground personnel, and other equipment operators.
• Strong situational awareness, coordination, and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret basic site plans, equipment instructions, and work assignments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a construction team.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements, including equipment-specific operating procedures and material handling practices.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in construction, industrial, or site development environments.
• Demonstrated experience safely operating at least one type of construction or material handling equipment.
• Ability to perform daily equipment inspections and identify potential mechanical or safety issues.
• Knowledge of basic equipment operating procedures and construction site safety requirements.
• Valid driver's license, as required for assigned duties.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and work effectively in an active construction environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting data center construction, commercial construction, industrial facilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience operating forklifts, telehandlers, skid steers, loaders, excavators, bulldozers, or other heavy construction equipment.
• Current equipment operator certifications or qualifications applicable to assigned machinery.
• Experience working around underground utilities, electrical infrastructure, and mechanical installations.
• Familiarity with construction site logistics, material staging, and equipment coordination.
• Experience supporting excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, and site preparation activities.
• Knowledge of OSHA construction safety requirements and equipment-specific safety standards.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety training.
• Experience working with cranes, rigging operations, or specialized material handling equipment, where applicable.

Work Environment

The Equipment Operator works primarily outdoors in active construction and data center development environments, with occasional work inside warehouses, equipment staging areas, and other facility locations. The position requires extended periods of operating heavy machinery, sitting, climbing, walking, and performing equipment inspections. Work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, loud noise, dust, vibration, uneven terrain, and other construction-related conditions. The employee must maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, vehicles, underground utilities, and active construction activities. Compliance with PPE requirements, equipment operating procedures, site traffic plans, and applicable safety and security requirements is mandatory.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A pre-hire post offer Human Performance Evaluation (HP) will be conducted to determine an employee’s ability to perform to the job standard. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• MOBILITY: Must be able to access all controls and all parts of machinery for service. Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds for 20 feet.
• LIFTING: Must be able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, 50 pounds from waist level to shoulder height and carry 50 pounds for 20 feet.
• HEARING: Must be able to hear audible safety alarms.
• VISUAL ACUITY: Must be adequate to perform above listed tasks in a safe manner and take hand signals from ground man or flag man.
• RANGE OF MOTION: An objective range of motion measurements will be conducted and recorded using a five position and rapid exchange grip strength test during the pre-hire/post offer HPE.

Compensation:

CCI offers a competitive salary and career growth opportunities. For Temporary positions we offer a Benefits Package including excellent FEHB Medical and a 401k match program.

Contingencies:

Offer contingent upon ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and a background check.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work at any time without prior notice.

CCI Industrial Services (CCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

CCI Industrial Services grant employment preference first to BBNC shareholders, their spouses, or descendants, and second to other Alaska Native Corporation Shareholders in accordance with P.L. 93-638.