Equipment Operator — Heavy Infra & Utilities

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to operate a range of heavy machinery for transportation infrastructure projects in North Carolina. You will drive hydro-vac trucks, bucket trucks, cranes, excavators, backhoes and other equipment, performing inspections, maintenance, and safe operation at job sites.

The role requires strong safety discipline, ability to read plans and surveys, and effective communication with crews and customers.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain valid Texas commercial driver’s license (CDL class A).
• Proficient with basic hand tools and power tools.
• Must be proficient at traffic signal wiring.
• Familiar with MUTCD, NEC, CDOT, Local, Customer, and Project specific standards and specifications.
• Able to read plans and schematic diagrams.
• Able to read survey stakes, elevations, and grades.

Responsibilities

• Skilled and technical work in the construction, installation, and repair of traffic signal systems, highway lighting, and other transportation related systems.
• Drives construction equipment to and from job sites, loads and unloads equipment from trucks and/or trailers.
• Inspects equipment, performs preventive maintenance, and reports needed repairs.
• Safely and efficiently operates all equipment including but not limited to; aerial lift/bucket trucks, trenchers, derrick/digger trucks, cranes, backhoes, trackhoes, air compressors, and concrete saws.
• Makes operating adjustments and minor repairs to equipment such as changing buckets and teeth and tightening loose bolts and fittings.
• Assist with supervision and training of subordinate employees.
• Follow requirements for utility locates and permits.
• Fill out and turn in required personal and project paperwork.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Communications with customers and other contractors.
• Responsible for maintaining and renewing required certifications and licenses.

Skills

Reading plans & schematics

Proficient with hand & power tools

Traffic signal wiring

MUTCD/NEC/CDOT knowledge

Read survey stakes & elevations

Troubleshooting & repair

Supervising others

Physical endurance

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Gas torches

Bucket Trucks

Derrick/Digger Trucks

Cranes

Backhoes

Trackhoes

Air compressors

Concrete saws

Job description

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to operate a range of heavy machinery for transportation infrastructure projects in North Carolina. You will drive hydro-vac trucks, bucket trucks, cranes, excavators, backhoes and other equipment, performing inspections, maintenance, and safe operation at job sites.

The role requires strong safety discipline, ability to read plans and surveys, and effective communication with crews and customers.