Heavy Equipment Operator – Precast Pipe Yard, Rialto

Thompson Pipe Group; Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Life benefits

401(k) plan

Vacation & Sick Leave

Training and development

Career opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group in Rialto, CA is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to move precast concrete pipe and support daily operations. You will operate lift trucks and other heavy equipment, perform pre-shift checks, swap attachments, and coordinate with the onsite crew leader.

This role requires safety-first teamwork, the ability to work up to 12 hours/day during peak periods, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to work in all weather.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment productively each shift in all weather and ground conditions.
• Work with the onsite crew leader to determine methods and equipment needs.
• Conduct daily inspections and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Perform heavy lifts and moves with sand trucks, bobcats, forklifts (10,000–110,000 lb capacity), cranes, and more.
• Load and unload construction materials, waste, and concrete pipe from flatbeds—manually or with machinery.
• Swap attachments, verify information, make adjustments, and troubleshoot issues.
• Store/clean machinery and complete end-of-day work reports.
• Operate tools and equipment listed in the job ad.
• Follow safety procedures and report incidents.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Dependable

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lift trucks 10,000–110,000 lb

Large forklifts 36,000+ lb

Concrete pipe handling

Job description

Thompson Pipe Group in Rialto, CA is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to move precast concrete pipe and support daily operations. You will operate lift trucks and other heavy equipment, perform pre-shift checks, swap attachments, and coordinate with the onsite crew leader.

This role requires safety-first teamwork, the ability to work up to 12 hours/day during peak periods, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to work in all weather.