Heavy Equipment Operator

Hunt Electric, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid PTO

Job summary

Hunt Electric, Inc. seeks a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator to build roadway projects, street lighting, underground utilities, and electrical and communication systems in the Salt Lake City area.

The role involves operating excavators, loaders, and digger derricks, setting vaults, and light concrete work such as pole foundations, all while ensuring safety and teamwork on site. As part of Hunt Electric, you’ll benefit from a strong package including medical, dental, life insurance, disability

Qualifications

• Class A CDL with no restrictions preferred.
• Experience with installation of electrical or dry utilities.
• Concrete experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, loaders, and digger derricks on site.
• Set vaults and perform light concrete work (pole foundations).
• Assist with underground utilities installation and trenching.
• Work as part of a team to support underground utilities and excavation.
• Maintain safety and compliance with work hours.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Team player

Safety conscious

Manual labor capability

Valid driver’s license

Commitment to attendance

Education

CDL Class A

Tools

Excavators

Loaders

Digger derricks

Concrete tools

Shovels & sledgehammers

Job description

Hunt Electric, Inc is looking for a full-time experienced and self-motivated Heavy Equipment Operator to build roadway projects, street lighting, underground utilities, and electrical and communication systems. A qualified individual will also be responsible for setting vaults and performing light concrete work, including pole foundations.

Job Requirements

• Experience with operation of excavators, loaders, and digger derricks.
• Requires working with light, medium and heavy tools to install underground conduit, boxes, vaults, rebar and pour concrete
• Experience with excavation, civil construction, and underground utilities
• Experience working around underground utilities
• Experience in digging trenches and working around underground utilities
• Ability to work well within a team, helping with all aspects of underground utilities and excavation.
• Ability to use basic construction equipment and tools including shovels, sledgehammer, and concrete tools.
• Experience in laying and gluing conduit.
• Ability to be able to perform a variety of tasks including manual labor.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for a minimum of one year and a clean driving record
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Actively contributes to a positive team environment.
• Demonstrate dependability with regular attendance and compliance with scheduled work hours.
• Other duties or locations as assigned by Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Class A CDL with no restrictions preferred.
• Experience with installation of electrical or dry utilities.
• Concrete experience a plus.

As a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator, you would also be eligible for an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO).

About Hunt Electric

Hunt Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical, technology, and infrastructure contractor with wide-reaching services available in a variety of markets. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, we have additional branch locations in Denver, CO, St. George, UT, and Boise, ID. Since 1986, we have experienced tremendous growth with plans to continue expanding our services and markets served. If you are looking for a merit-based company where you can improve your skills, grow your career, and enjoy your work, look no further.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position with a typical working schedule of Monday - Thurs 7:00am - 4:30pm and Friday 7:00am - 2:00pm.