Equipment Operator

Power Design, Inc.; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations & holidays

Life insurance & disability

Relocation opportunities

Discount programs

Job summary

Power Design, Inc. seeks a skilled Equipment Operator with 5+ years of experience operating excavators and other heavy machinery on commercial construction sites to support electrical and utility installations through safe excavation and site preparation.

You will trench, grade, and foundation work using excavators, skid steers, and backhoes; read blueprints and utility layouts; perform daily inspections and maintenance; collaborate with electricians and field leadership; and follow OSHA safety

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating excavators and heavy equipment on commercial construction sites.
• Strong trench safety knowledge and excavation best practices.
• Ability to read blueprints and utility layouts.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• High attention to detail and a strong safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to trench, grade, and foundation work.
• Excavate safely around utilities and structures per plans.
• Read construction docs, utility markings, and site layouts.
• Conduct daily inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Collaborate with field leadership, electricians, and other trades to complete tasks on schedule.
• Follow OSHA and company safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety mindset

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

Excavators

Skid steers

Backhoes

Trench safety equipment

Job description

Position Summary

We're looking for a highly skilled Equipment Operator with 5+ years of experience operating excavators and other heavy machinery on commercial construction sites. This role is essential to supporting our electrical and utility installations through safe and precise excavation and site prep work.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including excavators, skid steers, and backhoes, to perform trenching, grading, and foundation work.
• Excavate safely around underground utilities and existing structures, adhering to project plans and safety protocols.
• Read and interpret construction documents, utility markings, and site layouts.
• Conduct daily inspections and preventative maintenance checks on all assigned equipment.
• Work collaboratively with field leadership, electricians, and other trades to complete tasks efficiently and on schedule.
• Follow OSHA and company-specific safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating excavators and other heavy equipment on commercial construction sites.
• Strong understanding of trench safety and excavation best practices.
• Ability to read blueprints and utility layouts.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• High attention to detail and a strong safety mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification.
• Experience supporting electrical or utility installations.
• Proficiency with other equipment such as loaders, compactors, and trenchers.

Why Power Design?

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match. Training and career development opportunities. A safety-first culture built on teamwork and trust. A company that values your experience and invests in your future. Competitive pay starting in the range of $ 25- 30 hourly some of our benefits… Power Design has national health and dental plans, and we also offer life insurance and short and long term disability plans. You'll receive paid vacations and holidays as well as national discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles! We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan as well as incentive and recognition programs. Relocation opportunities may also be available! Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we've disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what's possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we're building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance - making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we're designing what's next. To learn more, visit www.powerdesigninc.us .