CDL A / Equipment Operator at Silverline Construction – Gillette, Wyoming

Equipment Operator Power Infrastructure and Heavy Foundation Specialist

• Company: Silverline Construction.

• Salary/Pay Rate: $32 to $38 per hour.

• Location: Roving/Circulating (Travel Required).

• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.

• Project Scope: Heavy Electrical Construction and Substation Foundations.

• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid CDL Class A.

You will serve as a specialized operator responsible for the precision movement of heavy machinery and materials across complex electrical construction sites. This role offers the unique opportunity to advance your skills in the high-demand power infrastructure sector with an industry leader that values safety and yearly growth. You will be trusted to handle high-value equipment and transport essential materials while receiving the support of a dedicated, privately owned team.

• Operate a diverse fleet of heavy machinery including excavators, loaders, vertical drill rigs, and skid steers with surgical precision.

• Transport equipment and structural materials to regional project sites ensuring full compliance with CDL Class A regulations.

• Execute specialized drilling and excavation tasks required for substation foundations and large-diameter caissons.

• Perform routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain equipment longevity and ensure crew safety.

• Coordinate with field supervisors to sequence equipment movements that maximize on-site productivity and minimize downtime.

• Support ground crews by utilizing telescopic forklifts and loaders to position materials in tight-access industrial environments.

• Active and valid CDL Class A license is mandatory.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience operating heavy equipment in a construction or industrial setting.

• Demonstrated proficiency with excavators, loaders, and skid steers.

• Proven ability to navigate and work safely within active heavy electrical or industrial construction zones.

• Technical certification or trade program completion as a Commercial Driver.

• Specific experience operating vertical drill rigs or telescopic forklifts.

• Previous exposure to heavy electrical construction or substation foundation projects.

• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching and a weekly pay cycle.

• Bonus Potential: Annual bonuses and sign-on bonus opportunities.

• Health & Wellness: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance plus all necessary safety equipment provided.

• Paid Time Off: Comprehensive PTO package including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

• Career Development: Paid training programs, apprenticeship opportunities, and technical certifications (OSHA, Fall Protection, Lifts).

• Work Logistics: Company vehicle and per diem provided for travel projects.

Silverline Construction is a premier concrete foundation contractor specializing in high-stakes electrical substation and transmission line infrastructure. We are a privately owned company that prioritizes employee safety and professional development, fostering an environment where top-tier talent can build a long-term career.

Silverline Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.