Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Riverside, CA

Heavy Equipment Operator $25 - $32 / hour (D.O.E)

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Do you enjoy working independently and outdoors? If so, it may be time to start a new career with VCI Construction! We are looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team and help connect America. The Heavy Equipment Operator can operate a variety of equipment, used in installation/repair/maintenance activities associated with underground construction or utilities, in a safe and effective manner.

• VCI is now hiring immediately!
• 100% paid training
• Company phone, equipment
• Company vehicle and fuel card if required
• Advanced opportunities and career growth
• Military veterans are encouraged to apply

What you’ll do at VCI Construction... (essential functions)

• You will safely operate drill equipment on jobsite which may include but not limited to the following: Directional Drill, Backhoe / Excavator, Skid Steer, Tractor Trailer (Moving Equipment / Haul Water), Vacuum Truck/Trailer
• Heavy excavation
• Operate graders for leveling and operates tractors to load materials such as dirt and rocks
• Operate forklifts and dump trucks to transport materials, trash, and debris
• Operates various equipment for general site preparation, landscaping, and related assignments
• Perform daily inspection and routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as checking oil, water, and tires
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment, tools, and supplies
• Reads utility locates, coordinates potholing, and ensures the safety of existing facilities
• Operate motor vehicles during travel to/from job sites
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• You will restore and/or landscape disturbed areas of the jobsite
• You will develop and maintain a bore schedule
• You will be responsible for the site set-up and clean-up
• You will load and unload tools, materials and equipment on truck
• You will be involved in new site Job Safety Analysis – JSA prior to starting construction
• You will set up safety perimeter using signage, cones and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic

Who VCI Construction is looking for… (required skills for success)

• You are at least 18 years old
• You are authorized to work in the United States for this company
• You have a valid Driver's License
• You have an MVR record that is deemed acceptable by the company
• You are able to maintain a safe work environment
• You are able to work in all weather conditions
• You are able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs as needed with or without assistance
• You are able to work over-time; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or on-call
• You are experienced with drilling equipment and understand their capabilities and limitations
• You are able to proficiently use locators to safely identify utilities
• You may have experience with drill set up and design processes
• You may be able to read and understand work orders, safety rules and operating instructions
• You are able to climb up and down ladders, machinery, and other objects
• You may have previous construction or utility construction experience
• Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include but are not limited to: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus potentially near and/or far as needed. Employees in this job classification may be exposed to dust, fumes or other airborne pathogens.
• Employees may be exposed to toxic or corrosive chemicals as well as moving machinery parts and pieces. Remote work may be required; long driving and sitting will be required. The noise level in the work environment for this position is moderate.

What VCI Construction offers you… (company benefits)

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ 50% Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Discounts
• Legal Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

VCI Construction is...

Our team combines decades of experience and continuous learning to achieve the best-in-class execution of telecom and utility construction. The team at VCI Construction, maintains the highest standards of quality, safety, and knowledgeability, continually building upon our skills to expertly deliver the comprehensive services our customers and industry partners require

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others’ safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people. We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!