Equipment Operator II Site Work

rhwhite; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White is seeking an Equipment Operator I to support underground utility construction including water, sewer and drainage installations.

You will excavate and prepare trenches, install piping, set manholes and catch basins, assist with backfilling, grading and site restoration while safely operating trenching and site equipment. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of related experience, a MA Hoisting license, OSHA-10 or company-supported, and a valid U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of related experience and education.
• Qualified on at least two pieces of equipment from the listed options (one per bullet).
• Basic GPS and drawing interpretation knowledge, helpful.
• MA Hoisting license required.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Obtain and maintain all required Operator Qualifications to perform work.
• OSHA-10 Certification (company-supported if not current), DOT Medical Card, valid U.S. driver's license, successful drug screen, background check, and MVR review per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Excavate and prepare trenches and install piping systems.
• Set manholes and catch basins; assist with backfilling and grading.
• Support site restoration and general labor duties as needed.
• Safely operate excavation and site equipment; assist with pipe laying.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience

3+ years of related experience and education

MA Hoisting license

Tools

GPS interpretation

Drawing interpretation

Trench safety

Job description

Position Summary:

The Equipment Operator I supports underground utility construction, including water, sewer, and drainage installations. Work involves excavating and preparing trenches, installing and connecting piping systems, setting structures such as manholes and catch basins, and assisting with backfilling, grading, and site restoration. Operators are expected to safely run excavation and site equipment while also stepping in to perform general labor duties as needed, including pipe laying assistance, spotting, trench safety tasks, and cleanup.

Hiring Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of previous related experience and education.
• Can be qualified by an approved and competent company Operator on at least two pieces of equipment from the following (one piece per bullet): Telehandler/Compact Truck Loader/Front-End, Loader, Dozer/Grader, Backhoe, or <32k lbs., Excavator and all attachments.
• Basic GPS and drawing interpretation knowledge, helpful.
• MA Hoisting license required.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Obtain and maintain all required Operator Qualifications to perform work.
• OSHA‑10 Certification (company-supported if not current), DOT Medical Card (assistance provided), valid U.S. driver's license, successful drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review per federal/state regulations.

At R.H. White, our day-to-day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well-being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th-anniversary fundraising efforts and we presented each organization - Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation - with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don't only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too. It's been an amazing 100 years - just ask our people!

So, if you're looking for a dynamic and rewarding career with a diversified, profitable, and sustainable business - that holds Employee Safety as a core value.

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.