Equipment Operator

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 1968 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.

Robinson Brothers Construction, LLC is seeking skilled Equipment Operators for the Medford, OR location.
Some travel is required.

As part of your role, travel is expected and required. This is a field position, and you will be responsible for working at various sites as necessary, including locations in multiple states.

We prioritize local assignments that enable our team to return home each night, while remaining flexible and ready to pursue opportunities wherever the job market takes us.

The Underground Utility Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment cable plows, backhoe, mini excavator, skid steer, rock saw and other utility construction equipment, to install, repair, and maintain underground utilities. Additionally, this position be responsible for the safe transportation of materials and equipment.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Operate all heavy machinery safely.
• Dig trenches, back-fill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications.
• Transport materials and equipment.
• Load and unload equipment and materials as needed.
• Follow all on-site safety procedures.
• Ensure contents and equipment are properly secured during transportation.
• Comply with all DOT regulations and rules.
• Perform daily vehicle pre-trip inspections and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).

Qualifications:

• Possess a valid CDL Class A (not required, but premium pay is included if held or obtained).
• Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery.
• Clean driving record (no more than 2 tickets in the last 5 years).
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Willingness to perform all aspects of the job, including hand digging trenches if machinery cannot reach specific areas.

Work Environment:

This is a full‑time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. This position operates in an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. The outside work environment will vary throughout the day including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings.

This position may occasionally be exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels.

Physical Requirements:

The employee will need to have the ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling. The employee will need to be able to regularly lift 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching.
• Short‑ & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Competitive Pay

Because we are a Quanta Services Company, this opens us up to an…