Underground Utility Heavy Equipment Operator | Travel

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vortex Companies, LLC is seeking a Heavy Machine Operator to join our field crew in Alabama. The role involves operating heavy equipment in underground utility and trenchless projects, while also performing physical labor to support the crew on-site.

The position requires 1+ year of heavy equipment experience, familiarity with underground construction, and the ability to pass pre-employment drug testing, background checks, and a DOT physical.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Experience with underground utility construction or excavation.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test, background screening, and DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently on underground utility and trenchless jobs.
• Perform daily equipment inspections, maintenance checks, and basic upkeep.
• Work with ground personnel to safely dig, bed, and backfill trenches.
• Cut, fit, and seal different types of piping.
• Ensure trenches are excavated to proper depth and grade.
• Assist with installation of water, storm, and sanitary sewer pipe.
• Work outside of the machinery when needed to support the crew with physical labor and jobsite tasks.
• Load and unload materials and equipment as needed.
• Follow all company safety policies and jobsite safety requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Underground utility

Drug test

Background check

DOT physical

Bilingual

Job description

Vortex Companies, LLC is seeking a Heavy Machine Operator to join our field crew in Alabama. The role involves operating heavy equipment in underground utility and trenchless projects, while also performing physical labor to support the crew on-site.

The position requires 1+ year of heavy equipment experience, familiarity with underground construction, and the ability to pass pre-employment drug testing, background checks, and a DOT physical.