Equipment Operator - TRAVELING - Experienced Underground Utilities/Telecom

Founded in 1964, Robinson Brothers Construction is a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), the largest utility contractor in North America. We are a general contractor dialed into the dynamics of installing infrastructure for the communications, renewable energy, natural gas, and electric utility industries. True to our word and proud of our people, we’re committed to providing superior service to our customers throughout the American West.

Between 2006 and 2016, we grew from 14 employees to a team of over 200. We’re licensed, bonded, and insured to operate in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and California. We’re pleased with our growth – but we’re not stopping here.

RBC serves its clients, invests in its employees, and competes for the future – every day.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

TRAVEL POSITION - Robinson Brothers Construction, LLC is seeking skilled Telecom/Underground Utilities Heavy Equipment Operators to join our traveling crew. Our contracts span the Pacific Northwest and the West Coast, encompassing the western states.

We are looking for talented individuals who are enthusiastic and ready to travel to various job sites. 

About this Role

The Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for the safe transportation of materials and equipment. This role includes loading and unloading equipment and materials as needed. Additionally, the operator will skillfully and safely operate and maintain various construction equipment, such as cable plows, backhoes, mini excavators, skid steers, rock saws, and other utility construction equipment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Operate all heavy machinery safely.
• Dig trenches, back-fill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications.
• Transport materials and equipment.
• Load and unload equipment and materials as needed.
• Follow all on-site safety procedures.
• Ensure contents and equipment are properly secured during transportation.
• Comply with all DOT regulations and rules.
• Perform daily vehicle pre-trip inspections and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).

Position Qualifications:

• Possess a valid CDL Class A (not required, but premium pay is included if held or obtained).
• Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery.
• Clean driving record (no more than 2 tickets in the last 5 years).
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Willingness to perform all aspects of the job, including hand digging trenches if machinery cannot reach specific areas.

Working Conditions:

This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. The role operates in an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to various weather conditions, including extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high winds. The work environment will vary throughout the day, including changes in terrain, traffic, urban, and rural settings. There may be occasional exposure to natural gas and the risk of electrical shock, as well as moderate to loud noise levels.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must be able to stand for long periods (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate extreme weather conditions, and follow worksite safety instructions. The role requires prolonged and repeated activities such as hand digging, lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, crouching, and crawling. The employee must be able to regularly lift 50 pounds.

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Competitive Pay

Compensation Range:

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $25.00/Hr. - USD $38.50/Hr., depending on experience and qualifications.

Pay is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.