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

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

Build America’s infrastructure with Thompson Pipe Group Picture 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 Group

We’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.

Compensation

Starting pay: $26.00/hour

What you’ll do

• 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 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 environment

• Effective 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 bring

• Dependability 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 growth

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life benefits
• Life & Supplemental Life
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Training and Development
• Career opportunity
• $1,000 Referral Bonus

Location

3009 N Laurel Avenue, Rialto, CA 92377

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