Heavy Equipment Operator

Premier Service Co; Alabama; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & advancement

Benefits package

Team environment

Job summary

Premier Service Company, Inc. in Alabama is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator. The role involves operating directional drills and hydro-vac, performing field tasks, transporting equipment, and supporting utility work while prioritizing safety.

Candidates should have a Class A CDL preferred, a valid driver's license, basic algebra skills, and a flexible, dependable approach to long hours during drilling operations.

Qualifications

• Valid driver''s license required; Class A CDL strongly preferred.
• Basic algebra skills required for locator role.
• Willingness to perform tasks beyond equipment operation and adapt to challenging sites.
• Dependability and flexibility with work hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment including directional drills and hydro-vac.
• Train and operate as a locator for directional drilling projects, requiring algebra in day-to-day tasks.
• Perform manual labor as needed, including shoveling, setting ground boxes, and running duct banks.
• Assist the Utilities Department with shutdowns, pulling wire, and installing in-ground concrete boxes.
• Transport equipment safely between job sites using company truck.
• Ensure safety procedures and company policies are followed at all times.
• Commit to long hours during drilling operations that must be completed without interruption.

Skills

Class A CDL

Driver's license

Algebra basics

Safety awareness

Dependability

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. This role is hands-on and requires flexibility, problem-solving, and the ability to work in challenging conditions. The operator will not only handle heavy machinery but also assist with daily field tasks, equipment transport, and utility support work.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment including directional drills and hydro-vac.


• Train and operate as a locator for directional drilling projects, requiring use of algebra in day-to-day tasks.


• Perform manual labor as needed, including shoveling, setting ground boxes, and running duct banks.


• Assist the Utilities (UT) Department with shutdowns, pulling wire, and installing in-ground concrete boxes.


• Transport equipment safely between job sites (using company truck - truck remains at the shop).


• Ensure safety procedures and company policies are followed at all times.


• Commit to working long hours when required, especially during drilling operations that must be completed without interruption.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Valid driver\'s license (must be able to drive company truck, but truck is not taken home).


• Class A CDL strongly preferred.


• Strong common sense and ability to learn locator operations for directional drilling.


• Basic algebra skills (required for locator role).


• Willingness to perform tasks beyond equipment operation, including hydro-vac and muddy site work.


• Dependability and flexibility with work hours.


• Previous experience in utilities, construction, or heavy equipment operation is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.


• Opportunities for training and advancement.


• Comprehensive benefits package.
  
• Supportive team environment with cross-department collaboration.

Commitment to Diversity

\"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status\".

Company Description

Premier Service Company, Inc. started in 1992 with seven people and a simple conviction: do the work right, treat people well, and show up when it matters. More than 30 years later, that conviction runs a fleet of 100+ trucks and a team of 300+ skilled professionals across Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and Utility - serving both the homes and the commercial projects that define Tuscaloosa and the surrounding region.

We are a commercial contractor. We wire the buildings going up on your skyline. We run the mechanical systems inside the facilities your community depends on - healthcare buildings, university complexes, and institutional projects that require real tradespeople working real scopes from the ground up. Our electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and utility crews work large-scale commercial new construction alongside the service work we've built our reputation on for three decades.

We are also a service company. When something goes wrong, we're the ones who answer - day or night, same day, no runaround. We've spent 30 years earning the trust of this community one call at a time, and the words our customers use to describe us say it better than we can: friendly, genuine, respectful, dependable.

As a locally owned business, we're not a franchise and we're not passing through. We live here. We've built here. And whether we're pulling wire on a landmark construction project or fixing a system in a home that can't wait until Monday, the standard doesn't change.