Equipment Operator

Cam-Ful Industries, Inc.; Pineville (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cam-Ful Industries in North Carolina seeks an experienced Equipment Operator to support commercial plumbing and underground utility installations. The role involves trenching, grading, material handling, and maintaining safe access around active sites.

You will work with foremen and field crews, perform inspections, follow safety rules, and assist with equipment setup and basic maintenance. A valid driver's license and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of documented experience operating excavation or earthmoving equipment on commercial construction or underground utility projects.
• Knowledge of trenching, excavation, underground utility awareness, and daily equipment inspections.
• Ability to work from grade, depth, offset, and layout instructions.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavators, backhoes, skid steers, loaders, trenchers, compactors, and other equipment.
• Excavate trenches and work areas for underground plumbing and related utilities.
• Perform grading, backfilling, compaction, loading, unloading, and material handling.
• Follow layout, grade, depth, and location instructions from field leadership.
• Coordinate movements with foremen, spotters, and truck drivers.
• Assist with equipment setup, fueling, cleaning, and basic preventive care.
• Follow safety requirements for trenching, excavation, and jobsite activities.
• Protect company equipment, tools, and materials.

Skills

Equipment operation

Underground awareness

Safety compliance

Groundwork coordination

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Excavators

Backhoes

Skid steers

Loaders

Trenchers

Job description

Cam-Ful Industries is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to support commercial plumbing and underground utility installations. The operator will work closely with foremen and field crews to excavate trenches, grade work areas, handle materials, backfill installations, and maintain safe access around active construction operations.

The successful candidate must understand safe excavation practices, underground utility awareness, equipment inspections, and the importance of protecting employees, existing utilities, structures, and completed work. This is a working field position that may also assist the crew when equipment is not in operation.

Why Join Cam-Ful Industries?

Join an established commercial mechanical contractor where skilled operators support important infrastructure and building projects throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavators, backhoes, skid steers, loaders, trenchers, compactors, and other assigned construction equipment.
• Excavate trenches and work areas for underground plumbing, sanitary, storm, water, and related utility systems.
• Perform grading, backfilling, compaction, loading, unloading, and material-handling tasks.
• Follow layout, grade, depth, and location instructions provided by field leadership.
• Work safely around employees, existing utilities, structures, traffic, and other equipment.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and report damage, maintenance needs, leaks, or unsafe conditions.
• Assist with equipment setup, attachment changes, fueling, cleaning, and basic preventive care.
• Follow trenching, excavation, utility-locating, spotter, and jobsite safety requirements.
• Coordinate movements and signals with foremen, spotters, truck drivers, and field crews.
• Assist the plumbing or site crew with general field duties when equipment is not being operated.
• Protect company equipment, tools, materials, and completed work.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of documented experience operating excavation or earthmoving equipment on commercial construction or underground utility projects.
• Demonstrated experience operating excavators, backhoes, skid steers, loaders, or comparable equipment.
• Knowledge of safe trenching, excavation, underground utility awareness, spotter communication, and daily equipment inspections.
• Ability to work from grade, depth, offset, and layout instructions.
• Ability to perform physical field duties and work outdoors in varying weather and jobsite conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work overtime when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting underground plumbing, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, or water-service installations.
• Competent Person training for excavation and trenching.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Commercial driver’s license or experience loading and securing equipment for transport.