Equipment Operator

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Team Fishel, the Best Choice in Utility Construction, is hiring Equipment Operators for our Chantilly, VA operation. The purpose of an Equipment Operator at Team Fishel is to assist the Foreman in completing the project safely, on time, and within the customer's specifications for quality, and other work as needed. The Operator uses company vehicles on a daily basis to deliver and pick up materials, reels of cable, steel plates, service tools, and equipment.

They also work in the field with the crews installing manholes, vaults, and completing any work.

• Assist the Foreman in completing projects safely, on schedule, and according to customer specifications.
• Operate company vehicles to deliver and pick up materials, cable reels, steel plates, service tools, and equipment.
• Work in the field with crews installing manholes, vaults, and other related work.

• 3+ years operating utility construction equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Experience with equipment such as backhoes, directional drills, trenchers, skid‑steer loaders, cranes, digger derricks, bucket trucks, excavators, and crane trucks.
• Candidates holding a valid CDL‑A strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT’s enforcement and compliance regulations.
• Meet all DOT requirements including physical and drug testing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates.
• Willingness to work and follow directions.
• Thorough working knowledge of utility construction and installation.
• Willingness to travel is a plus.

Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our Teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and a company profit‑sharing plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Team Fishel is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, females, disability, protected veteran. EEO Policy. Privacy Notice for California Applicants (Español).