Equipment Operator - Per Diem Offered

Equipment Operator - Per Diem Offered

Trillium Construction is now seeking Equipment Operators in Amarillo, TX!

Job starts on 9-30-25 and will be working 40+ hours per week, day shifts. Pay range is $30-$38 based on experience. $100/day per diem is available for all days worked. This is a large commercial project and will be 2-3 months of work.

1. Excavation for underground electrical utilities trenching for: primary and secondary power conduits, site lighting conduit runs, communication/data (low voltage) conduit pathways. Depths and widths vary based on code (e.g., NEC), site drawings, and utility requirements.

2. Pad and equipment excavation - digging and prepping pad locations for transformers, switchgear vaults, generators, pull boxes, and handholes.

3. Backfilling and compaction - backfilling trenches after conduit installation using the Case 580 or Cat 310. Layered backfill and compaction using equipment or plate tampers as required by compaction specs.

4. Rough grading - preparing ground for concrete pads or slab pour areas. Setting elevations as directed by grade stakes or GPS. Coordination with civil teams to avoid rework.

5. Material handling - moving and staging conduit bundles, vaults or boxes, gravel or select fill materials.

Operators must have a valid equipment operators license. Proper PPE must be worn (vest, steel toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses, long pants, long sleeves).

Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.