Mainline Operator

Rite Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Rite Corporation is seeking an experienced Mainline Operator to operate and maintain heavy equipment for water, sewer, and storm drainage systems. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in underground utility installation and strong equipment operation skills.

The position offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous paid time off, within a family environment focused on team success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Mainline-level operating experience specifically in underground utility installation.
• Awareness of soil conditions and proper slope requirements per OSHA standards.
• Strong collaboration skills—you can partner with PMs, estimators, and field leads.

Responsibilities

• Digging to exact line and grade specifications for mainline systems.
• Safely excavating around existing utilities to prevent strikes.
• Performing daily inspections of fluid levels and mechanical components.

Skills

Mainline-level operating experience

Collaboration skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Rothrock Civil Construction is seeking an experienced Mainline Operator to operate and maintain heavy equipment for installing and repairing water, sewer, and storm drainage systems. The ideal candidate has strong equipment operation skills, a safety-first mindset, and takes pride in completing work efficiently, accurately, and according to project plans.

Key Responsibilities for Success

• Precision Excavation: Digging to exact line and grade specifications for mainline water, sewer & storm drain systems.
• Utility & Trench Safety: Safely excavating around existing utilities with precision to prevent strikes.
• Equipment Stewardship: Performing daily inspections of fluid levels, brakes, and mechanical components to ensure machine readiness.
• Safe Material Handling: Overseeing rigging and the secure lowering of pipes and manhole barrels into excavations.
• Installation & Backfilling: Managing the full installation cycle, from reaching proper depth to meeting final grade compaction standards.

What You Bring to the Table

• 5+ years of Mainline-level operating experience specifically in underground utility installation.
• Awareness of soil conditions and proper slope requirements per OSHA standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of Blue Stake markings.
• A proactive attitude—you don't wait to be told, you look ahead, solve problems, and own your section of the job.
• Familiarity with documentation and reporting tools: daily logs, cost tracking, quantity reports, etc.
• Strong collaboration skills—you can partner with PMs, estimators, and field leads to deliver quality, on time.

What We Bring to the Table

• Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Opportunities for growth and success.
• Family environment built on trust, respect and the desire for our team to be successful, together.