Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Fountain Services, LLC has been a trusted leader in the electrical contracting industry for over 75 years. With offices across North and South Carolina, we specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services.

Our mission is to empower employees through ongoing training, career development, and a culture of integrity, accountability, and mutual respect. We don't just build electrical systems — we build careers.

Fountain Services, LLC is seeking qualified and experienced equipment operators who have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Fountain is an established industry leader in the electrical trade with offices in Spindale, Charlotte, Hickory, and Asheville, in North Carolina, and in Greenville, South Carolina. We serve customers and projects spread across the western, piedmont, and Metrolina regions of North Carolina, and the upstate of South Carolina. Over the course of our 75-year history, we have built our reputation as a company focused on the training, development, and personal growth of our workforce. We are seeking candidates with a commitment and desire to continue their own career development, and who are a fit for a company culture based upon core values of honesty and integrity, mutual respect, pursuit of excellence, and personal accountability.

If this describes you, we want to help you maximize your potential. We offer competitive pay, and full benefits after a 90-day introductory period.

Equipment Operators work in teams as a part of our construction services division based in our Spindale, NC headquarters office. This division provides support to commercial/residential construction projects across our entire service area. Operators are expected to operate equipment associated with the installation of underground electrical service and duct bank, and also perform other tasks associated with construction such as grading, debris removal, and general construction tasks.

Candidates should have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the operation of equipment such as excavators, mini-excavators, skid-steers, trenchers, and tamps in a construction setting. The candidate should also have a CDL with experience pulling trailers and hauling equipment.

Expectations and skills include safe and proficient equipment operation, construction experience, care and maintenance of tools and equipment, following direction and attention to detail, planning and organization, and the ability to read, understand, and follow construction documents.

Additional requirements include a high school diploma or GED, mandatory drug screen, satisfactory performance on a company-administered skills assessment, valid driver's license – CDL preferred, and relevant trainings and certifications preferred.

We deliver some of the highest-value and most complex electrical projects in the region. Examples of our work include:

• Charlotte Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC – $34 million
• Kimpton Hotel Arras – Asheville, NC – $7.7 million
• Appalachian State University Residence Halls – Boone, NC – $22 million
• Greenville Drive Stadium – Greenville, SC – $3 million
• Ballantyne Reimagined – Stream Park and The Amp – Charlotte, NC – $3.7 million

All employees at Fountain Services, from apprentices to project managers, commit to:

1. Show up every day on time
2. Appreciate instruction from leaders
3. Let your work ethic speak for you
4. Retain knowledge

We are looking for professionals who want to build a long-term career with a company that values growth, integrity, and high performance.

Pay Range $20 —$28 USD