Underground Utility Equipment Operator - Telecom

About Us

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.

Got a taste for adventure and the skills to back it up? Robinson Brothers Construction, LLC is looking for skilled Telecom/Underground Utilities Heavy Equipment Operators ready to join our traveling crew and help power the Pacific Northwest and West Coast — one job site at a time.

This isn't a desk job, and it isn't a one-town job. Our crews move where the work is, tackling major projects across multiple states. We do our best to get our people home at night whenever we can — but when the next big job calls, we're ready to roll, and we need operators who are too.

If you love variety, thrive behind the controls of heavy equipment, and want a career that actually goes somewhere, this is your next move.

You'll be at the heart of the action — operating cable plows, backhoes, mini excavators, skid steers, rock saws, and other heavy machinery to install, repair, and maintain the underground utility networks that keep communities connected. Every day brings a new site, a new challenge, and a new chance to put your skills to work.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy machinery safely and confidently
• Dig trenches, backfill excavations, and grade to spec
• Transport, load, and unload materials and equipment
• Follow on-site safety procedures to the letter
• Secure loads properly for transport
• Stay sharp on DOT regulations
• Run daily pre-trip inspections and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA)
• Roll up your sleeves and hand-dig when machinery can't reach

What We're Looking For

• A go-anywhere mindset — travel across multiple states is part of the job, and part of the fun
• Valid CDL Class A is a plus (not required — but if you've got it, you'll earn premium pay for it)
• Solid experience operating heavy equipment
• Clean driving record (2 tickets or fewer in the last 5 years)
• A sharp eye for safety and quality
• Strong time management skills
• A hands-on attitude — willing to do what it takes to get the job done right

Life on the Job

This full-time, hourly role (40+ hours/week) puts you outdoors and in the middle of real work — rain or shine, hot or cold. One day you're in open country, the next you're navigating an active worksite in town. It's physical, it's real, and it's never boring. Expect exposure to the elements, varying terrain, and occasional proximity to natural gas lines or electrical equipment — all managed with strict safety protocols.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for up to 12 hours at a stretch
• Handle extreme weather like a pro
• Communicate clearly on-site for safety
• Lift, climb, kneel, reach, crouch, and crawl as needed
• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs
• Sharp vision across the board — close, distance, color, depth, and peripheral

Why You'll Love It Here

Pay Range: $25.00 – $38.50/hour, based on experience and qualifications

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision…