Construction Equipment Operator, Telecom

TAK Broadband; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Life Insurance

Career Development

Job summary

TAK Broadband is seeking an Equipment Operator in Prescott Valley, AZ to support underground construction across the area. You will operate directional drill, plow, trencher, and other equipment, prep sites, and ensure safety-first execution.

This full-time role requires 1+ year of underground equipment experience, willingness to travel, and reliability working outdoors. We offer paid weekly, full benefits, PTO, 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating underground equipment.
• Willing to travel across AZ with crew.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate directional drill, plow, trencher, excavator and underground equipment on projects.
• Complete drilling in standard and high-risk areas with live utilities.
• Maintain knowledge of utility depths and placements.
• Maintain and secure vehicles, equipment and tools in good repair and safe condition.
• Ensure utilities are located and verified prior to start.
• Perform conduit/splice tasks and fiber/coax placement as needed.
• Travel across AZ to various job sites.
• Perform general restoration and cleanup.
• Uphold safety as the number one priority and comply with all safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

Excavator

Trencher

Plow

Guzzler operation

Job description

Description

TAK Broadband is a leading end-to-end U.S. fiber broadband network construction contractor operating in 42 states. It builds more than just networks; it connects communities to new valuable digital opportunities. TAK offers comprehensive service solutions, from construction to drops to fulfillment. TAK’s ecosystem of partners allows it to successfully complete every project starting from the first point of conception. This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and more than 700 professional technicians.

We are seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to join our team in Prescott Valley, AZ and surrounding areas (Sedona, Flagstaff, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, etc. - must be able to travel with crew). In this role you will be responsible for preparing the underground systems, making repairs, potholing, digging and filling trenches, and other underground construction works.

Why TAK?

• Full Time
• Paid Weekly
• Compensation: $25 - $30 per hour, DOE
• Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match!
• 25K Company Paid Life Insurance
• Independent Work & Team Collaboration
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities!

The Role

• Operate the directional drill, plow, trencher, excavator and underground equipment to complete assigned projects
• Complete drilling in both standard and high-risk areas; with live utilities
• Maintain a working knowledge of utility depths and placements
• Ensure vehicles, equipment and tools are properly maintained, in good repair and secured in a safe manner
• Ensure all utilities have been located and a visual verification complete prior to job start
• Perform conduit splicing, vault/pedestal placement and fiber/coax placement as needed
• Travel throughout AZ surrounding areas to various job sites (Sedona, Flagstaff, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, etc.)
• Complete general restoration and cleanup
• Complete all projects with safety as the #1 priority, ensuring compliance with internal safety standards and all governmental orders
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience driving and operating a guzzler (dry vac), underground equipment (micro trencher, excavator, etc.) required
• Open to a variety of schedules; evenings and/or weekends as needed
• Excellent customer service, time management, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to learn and operate testing equipment and software/programs
• Ability to learn to utilize hand tools, identify wire size/color and accurately utilize measuring devices
• Maintain and inspect assigned equipment
• Comfortable working outdoors, in tight spaces and elevated by bending, reaching, twisting, climbing, and working while standing up to 70% of the time, near electricity and powerlines at times
• Ability to safely work and navigate various terrains, managing equipment, safety equipment and tools
• Ability to work with a noise level from moderate to loud