Heavy Equipment & Crane Operators

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.

We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.

We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

TNC Services, the services division of The Nuclear Company, supports America's existing nuclear fleet by delivering specialized maintenance, outage execution, technical expertise, and workforce solutions. The organization includes the 25-year legacy and expertise of Powerhouse Resources while continuing to expand its capabilities through strategic growth, helping utilities maximize the reliability of today's nuclear fleet while advancing the next generation of nuclear energy.

Please Note [[OUTAGE - TRAVEL -  PROJECT WORK]]:

One Application. Multiple Opportunities.

• This posting is used to identify qualified candidates for current and upcoming outage and project work across our field services team.
• Apply once, and we'll consider you for opportunities that match your experience, certifications, travel preferences, and availability.
• If your background aligns with a current or future project, one of our recruiters will reach out to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
• Compensation, travel, and per diem packages may vary depending on the specific project, location, and duration.

Overview:

We are seeking experienced traveling equipment operators to support current and upcoming outage, construction, and industrial projects across the United States. These roles are responsible for safely operating heavy equipment and material handling equipment in support of critical infrastructure projects across the nuclear, power generation, and industrial sectors.

Typical backgrounds

• Heavy Equipment Operators
• Crane Operators
• Excavator Operators
• Dozer Operators
• Loader Operators
• Forklift Operators
• Telehandler Operators
• Material Handling Equipment Operators
• Civil Construction Equipment Operators

This Role Is a Fit If You Have

• Experience safely operating heavy equipment in construction, industrial, utility, or power generation environments
• Experience operating equipment such as excavators, dozers, loaders, forklifts, telehandlers, cranes, or similar heavy equipment
• Experience supporting construction, outage, shutdown, or project-based work
• Strong understanding of equipment safety, job site awareness, and safe material handling practices
• Ability to work in physically demanding indoor and outdoor environments
• Willingness to travel for project-based assignments across the United States

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