Construction Equipment Operator (New Columbia, PA) at The Kiely Family of Companies – New Columbia, Pennsylvania

Position Title: Construction Equipment Operator (New Columbia, PA)
Job Code: 2025-SHOPFLD-17
Location: New Columbia, PA
Company: J.F. Kiely Construction PA
Description:

Since 1952, Kiely Family of Companies has been building lasting relationships and delivering innovative design-build solutions that put our customers’ success first. Founded by John F. Kiely Sr., we have grown into a diversified group of companies whose unique capabilities enhance one another, making us greater than the sum of our parts.

Recognized on the ENR 400, 500, and 600 lists for engineering and construction excellence, KIELY is a leading design-build, construction, and engineering services provider specializing in infrastructure solutions for the natural gas, water and wastewater, electric, industrial, commercial, and midstream pipeline industries. Our integrated engineering and construction teams deliver turnkey solutions — from initial design and permitting through construction, commissioning, and ongoing support — helping customers build, maintain, and modernize critical infrastructure.

Our culture is built on teamwork, technological innovation, and the highest ethical standards. We refer to our employees as team members because together we empower, partner, and advance—serving a purpose far greater than any individual project. Kiely team members are an elite group of behind-the-scenes professionals who embody our core values and are dedicated to making a meaningful impact.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Installation and maintenance of natural gas pipeline

Essential Job Duties:

• Responsible for digging trenches, installing sewer, water and natural gas pipelines; and backfilling excavations with asphalt on road
• Responsible for entering and exiting excavations varying in depth from 2’to 5’
• Shovel dirt, rake dirt or hot asphalt, jackhammer roadways or sidewalks, jackhammer concrete
• Carry materials or equipment to and from the truck to a jobsite
• Use of a chop saw to cut concrete, use of a hammer drill to core through concrete foundations, entering basements or crawlspaces to perform necessary pipefitting or meter service work
• Use of a pneumatic rammer for excavation compaction
• Perform basic pipe fitting with pipe sizes from ½” to 2”
• Tapping and stopping off water or gas service tees from the main line, in addition to numerous push / pull activities associated to underground construction work
• Operation of a backhoe, excavator, or any heavy equipment to aid in the construction process.
• Additional safety sensitive duties as required

Competencies:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate a variety of simple and complex tools
• Must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Heavy construction equipment experiences highly desirable.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
  

Benefits and Compensation:

Position offers competitive pay, benefits, paid vacation, and health/dental insurance.

Full-time: $31.00 -$34.50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Kiely Family of Companies is a growing and dynamic company actively seeking applications and resumes from exceptional candidates. Whether you come equipped with years of experience in the underground utility field—or you’re ready to work hard and get there—we want to hear from you.