Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Omni Underground, inc. in Fowler

Omni Underground is seeking a skilled Backhoe Operator to join our growing underground utility construction team. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating backhoes and related heavy equipment to perform trenching, potholing, vault setting, and conduit installation for dry utilities such as fiber, power, and communication lines.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and takes pride in high-quality work that meets production goals while protecting existing infrastructure. You’ll work closely with our foremen and crews to complete full turnkey projects, including directional drilling, restoration, and utility installations across the Central Valley.

$25 - $30 hourly

• Operate backhoe and mini-excavator to dig trenches & pits for dry utilities (fiber, power, communications, etc.)
• Perform potholing and locate existing utilities with care and precision
• Set vaults, boxes, and conduit banks accurately according to plans
• Load/unload materials, spoils, and maintain a clean, organized jobsite
• Work with crew/foremen to maintain production goals and safety standards
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance
• Read and follow plans, maps, and USA markings
• Assist crew members as needed – teamwork is key at Omni

• Minimum 2+ years of experience operating a backhoe in underground utility work
• Strong understanding of utility safety and jobsite awareness
• Valid driver’s license (Class A preferred but not required)
• Able to operate additional equipment (mini-ex, skid steer, vac truck) preferred
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance are required

Omni Underground is scaling—and we’re looking for people who want to be part of something solid.

We’re not just dropping pipe and pulling fiber. We’re building the backbone of California’s underground infrastructure—and we’re doing it with Grit, Integrity, Respect, & Teamwork.

If you’re ready to do work that has a lasting impact, with a crew that doesn’t cut corners, this is your spot.

At Omni, we raise the bar. Every bore, every trench, every job. Our focus is simple: build great work and grow great people. That means promoting from within, keeping our standards high, and holding each other to the values that make us who we are: Grit. Respect. Integrity. Teamwork.