Heavy Equipment Operator

huntelectric; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid personal time (PTO)

Job summary

Hunt Electric, Inc. in Salt Lake City is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator to build roadways, install street lighting, and install underground utilities, including vaults and concrete work.

The ideal candidate has experience operating excavators, loaders, and digger derricks, with CDL preferred, and can work safely around utilities. Join a team-focused contractor with comprehensive benefits and steady schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience operating excavators, loaders, and digger derricks.
• Ability to install underground conduit, boxes, vaults, rebar, and pour concrete.
• Experience with excavation, civil construction, and underground utilities.
• Ability to work around underground utilities safely.
• Team player with regular attendance and reliability.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record; 21+.
• Willingness to perform light concrete work and pole foundations.
• Willingness to perform a variety of manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, loaders, and digger derricks.
• Install underground conduit, boxes, vaults, and rebar; pour concrete.
• Work on roadway projects, street lighting, utilities, and pole foundations.
• Maintain safety around underground utilities and active work zones.
• Collaborate with team and supervisors to complete tasks.

Skills

Team player

Dependable

Self-motivated

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Education

Class A CDL (preferred)

Experience with electrical or dry utilities installation

Tools

Excavators

Digger derricks

Concrete tools

Pole foundations setup

Underground conduit installation tools

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.