Equipment Operator - Civil & EV Charging Infrastructure

Now Hiring: Equipment Operator – Civil & EV Charging Infrastructure

$45/hr DOE | Full-Time | Prevailing Wage + Overtime

Total Compensation Potential: $160,000–$185,000+

(Base Pay + OT + Prevailing Wage/Fringe + Benefits; DOE & project mix)

Projects across Southern California & San Diego

Potential Electrical Design Services Inc

Licensed Contractor: C-10 Electrical

EV & Utility Infrastructure Contractor

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About the Company

Potential Electrical Design Services Inc specializes in EV charging and utility infrastructure. We self-perform heavy civil scopes including underground, foundations, and restoration, delivering inspection-ready work safely, efficiently, and to spec. A significant portion of our work is prevailing wage public and utility projects.

The Role (Please Read Carefully)

This is a high-level hybrid operator role, not a seat-only position.

You will operate equipment regularly. When equipment is not required, you will remain fully utilized assisting the civil crew, supporting field logistics, pre-fab delivery and installation, and other production-critical tasks.

If you're only interested in sitting in a machine and waiting when it's parked, this role is not a fit.

Responsibilities (Summary)

• Operate excavators, mini-excavators, skid steers, loaders, rollers/compactors
• Trenching, foundations, equipment pads, and underground utility work
• Maintain grade and subgrade; execute clean, production-focused excavation
• Work safely around live utilities
• Support civil crews, logistics, staging, and restoration when not operating
• Tow equipment and trailers as needed (CDL strongly preferred)
• Opportunity to train on asphalt restoration and paving equipment

Requirements

• 5+ years civil / underground utility equipment experience
• Strong grade control (laser/receiver/level)
• Proven experience working around live utilities
• Willing to support crew when not operating equipment
• Valid CDL Class A with towing experience
• Must be based in San Diego County
• Professional, reliable, safety-first

Preferred:

Prevailing wage experience; asphalt/restoration experience or willingness to learn

Compensation & Benefits

• $45/hr DOE
• Overtime opportunities
• Prevailing wage project exposure
• 100% paid health insurance (employee + spouse + two dependents)
• 401(k) with company match
• 4 weeks PTO
• Company truck & phone

How to Apply

Email your resume and a brief introduction to:

info@potentialelectrical.com

Please include your phone number. Applications without a resume will not be considered.