Hiring - Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavation/Underground Utilities

Equipment Operatorfull-time·Reno, NV·Carson City
$25–$40 per hour (DOE)
full-time

Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

Heavy Equipment Operator – Excavation / Underground Utilities
$25–$40 per hour (DOE)

Location: Minden / Gardnerville, NV – projects throughout Northern Nevada

We are a locally owned excavation and underground utilities contractor based in Northern Nevada and are looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team.
Most of our work takes place in custom residential developments and established residential communities in the Minden and Gardnerville area, with projects throughout Northern Nevada. These projects require operators who take pride in clean, precise work and professional jobsite conduct.
We are a small, family-run company and are looking for someone who wants to be part of a long-term team, not just another short-term job.

Applicants must have at least 2 years of equipment operating experience in a construction environment.

Experience should include:

Underground utility installation
Site grading and preparation
Operating Excavators, Loaders, Backhoes and Skid steers

You should be comfortable:

Working safely around trenches and utilities
Maintaining professional jobsite standards
Working efficiently with a crew
Showing up consistently and being dependable
Taking pride in the quality of your work

What We Offer:
$25–$40/hour depending on experience
Consistent, steady local work
A small team environment where your work is noticed and respected.
Direct communication with ownership — no corporate layers.
Opportunity to grow with a company that is expanding.
A workplace where craftsmanship, reliability, and pride in your work matter.
We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term place with our company and be part of a crew that takes pride in the work we do.

How to Apply

To be considered, please include the following in your reply:

- Years of heavy equipment operating experience

-Types of equipment you operate regularly

-Experience with underground utilities or grading

-A brief description of recent projects you've worked on

-Your phone number

-Please include the word “Operator” in the subject line of your reply so we know you read the full posting.

Applicants who do not meet the experience requirements may not be considered.

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Posted Jul 18, 2026 (10 hours ago)