Heavy Equipment Operator – Utilities, Roadways & Concrete

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. 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.