Heavy Equipment Operator

Vcicom; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction company as an Equipment Operator in Los Angeles. You'll be responsible for operating heavy machinery and ensuring safety while installing telecom infrastructure. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on your professional growth.

Benefits

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Education Reimbursement

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience with drill setup preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and control assigned equipment.
• Dig pits, trenches, or potholes as directed.
• Set up safety perimeter and perform site cleanup.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Discover a more connected Equipment Operator career

At VCI Construction, LLCas an Equipment Operator on our Telecom Construction team, you'll use and take care of special machines for putting in phone and internet infrastructure, making sure everything works right and stays safe while doing the job.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do as an Equipment Operator

• Attend new site Job Safety Analysis
• Safely operate and control assigned equipment
• Dig pits, trenches or potholes as directed by job plan
• Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up
• Load and unload tools, materials and equipment from truck
• Set up a safety perimeter
• Perform work in all weather conditions
• Other duties as assigned

LA County

Pursuant to the LA County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance all job postings must include a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which the employer reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment. Below is the list to choose from:

• Work independently with coworkers, customers, and others in places where interactions are unsupervised

• Provide accurate and reliable information to others in the company

• Requires a routine amount of driving for work, which must be performed safely

• Requires safe and responsible computer and related technology use

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
• Valid State driver's license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable driving record
• Experience with drill set up and design processes, is preferred

Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely: work alone in remote locations with arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle and heavy machinery, squeeze, fine hand motions, bend, stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs and lift greater than 55 pounds
• Occasionally: work in confined spaces, use ladder, keyboard and mouse

Salary Range $25 - $32 / hour (D.O.E.)

Why work with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our culture and success. Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.