Heavy Equipment Operator - Electrical Underground Utility Construction
Join Infinity Contractors as a Heavy Equipment Operator: Safe, team-focused field work, stability, weekly pay, and clear growth opportunities across multiple states.
Why Join Our Team
Infinity Contractors is a growing company specializing in underground conduit systems, including duct banks, manholes, site lighting, and directional drilling. We support critical utility and development projects across the Carolinas, Georgia, Virginia, Florida, and Mississippi — and we believe strong teams are the foundation of every successful project.
Heavy Equipment Operators play a pivotal role in shaping successful projects while contributing to our commitment to quality and excellence in the construction industry. When you join our team, you can expect:
A supportive, people-focused culture built on safety, respect, and accountability
Weekly pay and competitive compensation
A company that promotes from within and invests in leadership development
Stability, consistency, and long-term career opportunity
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Heavy Equipment Operators to efficiently operate heavy equipment to support underground electrical and utility projects. This role involves site preparation, trenching, grading, loading, and exaction work while following project plans, safety guidelines, and company procedures. The operator works closely with foreman and crew members. Success in this role requires strong equipment operating skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality, productivity, and teamwork in a fast-paced construction environment.
Primary Responsibilities
· Operate various heavy construction equipment to complete daily construction tasks.
· Perform service, safety checks and basic preventative maintenance on equipment
· Perform trenching, grading, digging, and backfilling
· Read and follow project plans, grade stakes, and field instructions.
· Comply with proper safety standards and expectations
· Visually assess digging areas to ensure it has been properly staked/located prior to digging
· Communicate effectively with crew members and site leadership when not operating equipment
· Follow all company safety policies and OSHA guidelines.
Qualifications & Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
A high school diploma or GED (community/technical college degree a plus, but not required)
Prior experience in operating excavators in utility or site construction
Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and teamwork.
2 years of Operating Experience preferred
Good driving record
Have full mobility, the ability to lift 50 pounds and work with your hands above your head
Ability to stand for extended periods of time and climb stairs/ladders
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
Equipment Operator Certification preferred but not required
Willing to work 40–55 hours per week, 5–6 days a week
Pay, Benefits & Growth
Compensation
Weekly pay via direct deposit
Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) with company matching
Life insurance and voluntary benefits including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and disability
Paid vacation (accrues immediately) and paid holidays
Training & Career Development
On-the-job training for diesel trucks, construction equipment, and passenger vehicles
Ongoing technical and leadership development
Clear career advancement pathways — we promote from within
Employee Referral Program
We value the power of strong professional networks. If you were referred by a current employee, please be sure to note their name in your application. Qualified referrals may be eligible for our Employee Referral Bonus Program. We encourage team members to connect great talent with great opportunities.
Our Commitment
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and safe workplace. We value integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement — and we support our people in building meaningful, long-term careers.
If you are looking for a leadership role where your experience is respected, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters, we encourage you to apply.
- Locations
- All Divisions
- Employment type
- Full-time