Heavy Equipment Operator

FiberTel, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts / Health St

401(k) retirement savings plan

Disability coverage

Supplemental life and accidental death

Paid holidays and vacation

Competitive pay based on experience

Job summary

FiberTel, LLC in San Jose, CA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team for field construction and site work.

You will operate heavy machinery, dig trenches, backfill, load and unload materials, and follow all safety and DOT regulations while working outdoors in varied weather.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL class A.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery.
• Clean driving record with no more than two tickets in the last five years.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Excellent time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate all heavy machinery in a safe manner.
• Dig trenches, back-fill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications.
• Transport materials and equipment.
• Load and unload equipment and material as needed.
• Follow all on-site safety procedures.
• Ensure contents and equipment are properly secured during transportation.
• Comply with all DOT regulations and rules.
• Perform daily vehicle pre-trip inspections and job hazard analysis.

Skills

Experience operating heavy equipment

Strong focus on quality and safety

Excellent time-management

Education

CDL Class A

Job description

About Us

FiberTel, LLC is a fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR). We are locally grown in Utah’s art city and have rapidly expanded across the Northwest and Western regions.

About This Role

We are looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator for our San Jose, CA location.

Location: San Jose, CA.

Pay: $27-35 per hour.

Position Responsibilities

• Operate all heavy machinery in a safe manner.
• Dig trenches, back‑fill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications.
• Transport materials and equipment.
• Load and unload equipment and material as needed.
• Follow all on‑site safety procedures.
• Ensure contents and equipment are properly secured during transportation.
• Comply with all DOT regulations and rules.
• Perform daily vehicle pre‑trip inspections and job hazard analysis.

Position Qualifications

• Valid CDL class A.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery.
• Clean driving record with no more than two tickets in the last five years.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Excellent time‑management skills.

Working Conditions

This full‑time hourly position requires at least 40 hours per week and involves primarily outdoor work exposed to varying weather conditions—including extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. Operations occur in a mix of urban and rural settings and may involve exposure to natural gas, electrical shock risks, and moderate to loud noise levels.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours), tolerate extreme weather, communicate safety instructions, and regularly lift up to 75 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Health insurance: medical, dental, vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Short and long‑term disability coverage.
• Supplemental life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Competitive pay based on experience.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must pass company drug testing, a background check, and comply with OSHA, state, city, and municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including based on disability and protected veteran status. Our policy is to comply with all applicable laws and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.