Heavy Equipment Operator

Royal Electric Company wants you to bring your skill and expertise as a Heavy Equipment Operator to us and join our team!!!

Join Team Royal!

Why Royal? At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results. We believe in transforming the culture of construction, creating a space where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to support initiatives like "Breaking Barriers," showcasing the incredible contributions of women in our industry. Breaking Barriers: Women At Work Episode 1

We are able to sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose; to build great relationships, one project at a time! 

We believe in taking care of our team. From comprehensive wellness programs to continuous learning opportunities, we invest in your growth and well-being.

One Royal Culture Short Story

We have a current opening for a Heavy Equipment Operator for our projects in Santa Monica, CA.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Success in the position can be achieved through the following duties & responsibilities:

• Operate power-driven equipment

• Perform routine maintenance, monitoring, and minor repairs on machinery as required.
• Assist in the setup, assembly, and breakdown of equipment or production stations on-site.
• Ensure safe and compliant equipment operation under varying environmental and jobsite conditions.
• Coordinate with site supervisors, laborers, and electricians to support sequencing of work (especially on joint utility trench and excavation projects).
• Respond to changing site conditions including excavation depth adjustments, material delivery handling, or safety mitigation tasks.

Who you are:

• Safety Oriented - You are dedicated to maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring that both you and your team adhere to safety protocols on the jobsite.
• Focused - The small things matter to you. You bring a keen attention to detail.
• Relationship Builder - You work to build trust and relationships at all levels, cultivating collaboration, shared success, and mutual respect.
• Critical Thinker - You're willing to be innovative, challenge yourself, and try new things.
• Deadline Driven - You're prepared to put extra effort when it's needed to meet the deadlines that are critical to this industry.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience operating heavy equipment on construction or civil projects preferred.
• Completion of our current enrollment in an Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 (OE3) Apprenticeship Program highly desirable.
• Valid driver’s license required; possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) may be required based on project or equipment type.
• Prior experience in grading, trenching, site clearing, or utility installation is preferred.
• Familiarity with jobsite documentation, such as equipment checklists, maintenance logs, or work orders.
• Proficient in the safe operation of heavy construction equipment, including excavators, loaders, dozers, compactors, and trenchers.
• Working knowledge of jobsite safety protocols, particularly Cal/OSHA standards.
• Ability to interpret and follow verbal instructions, site markings, grade stakes, and basic construction layouts.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for performing daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and reporting of equipment malfunctions.
• Strong physical stamina and dexterity to operate machinery in various terrains and weather conditions.
• Team-oriented mindset; able to coordinate with laborers, electricians,