Underground Utility Equipment Operator - Telecom

Quanta Services • Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

Robinson Brothers Construction, LLC is hiring an Underground Utility Equipment Operator to work on a traveling telecom and underground utilities crew. The role involves operating heavy equipment to install, repair, and maintain underground utility networks on projects across multiple states. Crews travel to where work is needed; the company says it tries to get employees home at night when possible.

This is a full-time, hourly position involving 40 or more hours per week outdoors in changing weather and terrain. Worksites may be in open country or active town locations, with possible proximity to natural gas lines or electrical equipment. The anticipated compensation is $26.00–$38.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. A separate pay section lists a range of $25.00–$38.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Solid experience operating heavy equipment.
• Clean driving record, with no more than two tickets in the last five years.
• Ability and willingness to travel across multiple states.
• Strong attention to safety and quality.
• Strong time management skills.
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to do what is needed to complete the job.
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours at a stretch.
• Ability to handle extreme weather.
• Ability to communicate clearly on-site for safety.
• Ability to lift, climb, kneel, reach, crouch, and crawl as needed.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Close, distance, color, depth, and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class A CDL; it is not required, and holders earn premium pay.

Responsibilities

• Operate cable plows, backhoes, mini excavators, skid steers, rock saws, and other heavy machinery safely.
• Dig trenches, backfill excavations, and grade to specifications.
• Transport, load, and unload materials and equipment.
• Follow on-site safety procedures.
• Secure loads properly for transport.
• Follow DOT regulations.
• Conduct daily pre-trip inspections and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
• Hand-dig when machinery cannot reach.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Travel discounts
• Car rental perks
• Phone discounts
• Tire discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed