Heavy Equipment Operator

A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), Probst Electric Inc. is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Probst Electric is headquartered in Caldwell, Idaho, and has offices in Heber City, Provo, and Salt Lake City, Utah, and Rupert, Idaho. Probst Electric has successfully completed projects all over the United States and Canada.

Probst Electric is looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support our utility construction projects. In this role, you’ll operate a variety of equipment—such as excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and drills—to assist with transmission, distribution, underground, and civil construction work. Your expertise helps ensure crews can work safely, efficiently, and on schedule in demanding field environments.

You’ll be an important part of a team that builds and maintains critical power infrastructure across the region and, at times, nationwide. If you take pride in high‑quality work, operate equipment with precision and care, and thrive in a fast‑paced outdoor environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your career within the Quanta family.

• Learn and follow safety regulations.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as track hoes, backhoes, forklifts, skid steers, etc.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Excavate and drill holes.
• Right of Way clearing and reclamation.
• Direct and teach laborers and ground men.
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on equipment, using a grease gun, oilcans, and hand tools.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities.
• Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
• Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Three to five years of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Loader and Forklift experience.

• One year experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Valid Commercial Driver License.
• Valid DOT Medical Certification.
• Experience digging around existing utilities.
• Travel required for continued employment.
• Pass pre-employment and other drug screenings.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Compliance with OSHA and other Federal, State, and local safety regulations.

At Probst Electric Inc., a proud subsidiary of Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR), you’ll join a team that takes pride in delivering high‑voltage transmission construction, design‑build solutions, and maintenance services for public and private utilities. With offices across Utah and Idaho and projects spanning the nation, we bring expertise in transmission, distribution, drilling, underground work, and renewable energy—along with a commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork in everything we do.

• Earn top‑tier wages with additional per diem and travel pay when eligible.
• Enjoy exceptional benefits
  , including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a strong company match
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• Be part of an industry‑leading safety culture
  , strengthened by Quanta Services’ unwavering commitment to safety and its world‑class national training network.
• Access unlimited career growth opportunities and advance your future within the expansive Quanta family of companies
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Probst Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to include individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in our workforce.

We are committed to providing equal access throughout the application, interview, and hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the process or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact our Human Resources team.

Please Note: We are not engaging with external recruiters or agencies for this role. Kindly refrain from outreach regarding candidates.