Heavy Equipment Operator (Gas Division)

Sorensen Companies, LLC. a Congruex Company; Syracuse (UT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Training

Job summary

Congruex in Utah is seeking an Equipment Operator for underground utility services in Syracuse. The role requires precise handling of heavy equipment, safety-driven actions, and collaboration with the crew to complete complex trenching and backfill tasks.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of backhoe experience, utilities-digging know-how, and a valid license with a clean record. DOT medical card is required before operating a company vehicle; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of backhoe operation experience.
• Experience digging around utilities required.
• Valid driver license with a clean driving record; DOT medical card required before driving company vehicle.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment, hand and/or power tools.
• Survey job site for hazards before digging.
• Load and unload equipment.
• Backfill and compact trenches.
• Maintain equipment to operational standards.
• Work as a team to complete tasks.

Skills

Backhoe operation

Utilities digging experience

Communication skills

DOT medical card

Driver license

GRIT values

Teamwork

Education

Class A CDL (desired)

Job description

Who is Congruex

Congruex designs and builds broadband and wireless communications infrastructure. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

We deliver turn-key network solutions under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in-market construction operating units. Our vision is to be the best end-to-end provider of network services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do.

We are building tomorrow, together. Will you join us?

Your New Job

Job Summary:

Our operating unit provides underground utility services, and we are looking for a Equipment Operator to join our team. This position requires organization, timeliness, accuracy and great focus on detail and safety.

Job Responsibilities:

• Must be able to perform physical labor.
• Operating equipment, hand and/or power tools.
• Survey job site for Blue Stakes, sprinklers, other obstacles, etc. before digging.
• Load and unload equipment.
• Back fill and compact trenches.
• Maintaining equipment.
• Working as a team to complete tasks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience 3-5 years minimum on the following equipment: Backhoe
• Experience digging around utilities is required.
• Valid driver licence with a clean driving record.
• DOT medical card will be required before being eligible to drive a company vehicle.
• Must have great communication skills.
• A positive can-do attitude and openness to trying things new ways.
• GRIT values – Guts, Reliability, Innovation, and Teamwork.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Class A CDL is a plus.
• Hardworking, honest, dependable, some knowledge of construction would be helpful but not necessary.

Why Work At Congruex

No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family. We offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Program with a Company Match
• 10 paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Options
• Paid Long & Short Term Disability.
• Paid Training.
• The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.

The Fine Print

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.