Pipe Yard Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavation & High-Capacity Forklift)

Thompson Pipe - USA; Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 63,326,000 - 85,676,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group in Rialto, CA is hiring for a Lift Truck Operator to move precast concrete pipe and coordinate with the crew leader. The role requires operating heavy equipment, performing daily inspections, and safely handling materials in all weather conditions.

You will swap attachments, troubleshoot issues, and complete daily reports while maintaining a strong safety focus and working up to 12 hours a day as needed. This position offers growth within a private, family-run company.

Qualifications

• Dependable with a safety-first mindset and ability to work up to 12 hours days.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and forklifts (10,000–110,000 lb).
• Able to perform inspections, maintenance, and load/unload precast pipe.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in all weather and ground conditions.
• Coordinate with crew leader to determine methods and equipment needs.
• Conduct daily inspections and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Load/unload concrete pipe and materials from flatbeds, using machinery when needed.
• Swap attachments, verify information, troubleshoot, and make adjustments.
• Maintain documentation and end-of-day reports.

Skills

Dependability

Safety-first mindset

Heavy equipment operation

Lift truck operation 10k–110k lb

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Build America’s infrastructure with Thompson Pipe GroupPicture your day starting at our Rialto, CA facility, where you climb into a high-capacity lift truck to safely move massive precast concrete pipe. You coordinate with the crew leader, swap out attachments, run checks on your equipment, and keep operations flowing—rain or shine. If you thrive on precision, safety, and big iron, this role is for you.About Thompson Pipe GroupWe’re a privately held, family-run team of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers headquartered in Rialto, California. Over decades, we’ve grown into North America’s most diverse provider of drainage, sanitary, pressure, and trenchless pipe solutions—continuously improving with every generation of products. Learn more at www.thompsonpipegroup.com.CompensationStarting pay: $26.00/hourWhat you’ll doOperate 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 and into dumpsters—manually or with machinery.Swap attachments, verify information, make adjustments, and troubleshoot issues.Store/clean machinery in designated areas and complete end-of-day work reports.Operate assorted tools and equipment: concrete saws, mixers, air compressors, pneumatic drills/tampers, hand tools, gas trimmers, chainsaws, track loaders, mowers, trucks, street sweepers, backhoes, pump trucks, and dump trucks.Follow all safety procedures and help minimize hazards; report incidents immediately.Physical demands and environmentEffective communication using speech, vision, and hearing.Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation.Work near moving machinery; exposure to temperature changes, dust, and fumes.Consistent use of PPE: ear plugs, hard hat, steel-toe boots, gloves, and safety glasses.Non-climate-controlled environment with outdoor conditions and distracting noise levels.What you bringDependability and a safety-first mindset; available up to 6 days/week and up to 12 hours/day in peak periods.Valid driver’s license.Ability to operate a wide range of lift trucks (10,000–110,000 lb). Experience on large forklifts (36,000 lb+) is a plus.Experience loading/unloading precast concrete pipe from flatbed trucks.Organized and detail-oriented; able to maintain documentation and yard product efficiently.Flexible multi-tasker who can support multiple areas as needed.Strong communication skills; bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.High School Diploma or GED.Not a warehouse position—precast concrete pipes is what we do.Benefits and growthMedical, Vision, Dental, and Life benefitsLife & Supplemental LifeCompany-matched 401(k)Vacation & Sick LeaveTraining and DevelopmentCareer opportunity$1,000 Referral BonusLocation3009 N Laurel Avenue, Rialto, CA 92377Apply todayReady to move big things safely and efficiently? Apply now and help us deliver critical infrastructure across North America.Legal and compliance***Must pass Pre-employment Physical and drug test.*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.*Thompson pipe group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or another legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.*Drug-free workplace.EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability