D6 Fiber Optic Cable Plow Operator – Remote Wyoming

MAKO OILFIELD SERVICES LLC; Kemmerer (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MAKO OILFIELD SERVICES LLC seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator to run a Caterpillar D6 dozer with a cable plow and front-mounted fiber-optic reel for laying roughly 14 miles of underground fiber along an existing pipeline ROW in Wyoming.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of heavy equipment experience, including cable plow operation, and can interpret alignment sheets and drawings. Willingness to travel to remote Wyoming locations and work extended rotations is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment operating experience, preferably with Caterpillar D6-class dozers.
• Demonstrated experience operating cable plows or similar underground utility installation equipment.
• Experience with fiber-optic cable, electrical cable, or underground telecommunications installation strongly preferred.
• Ability to read alignment sheets, construction drawings, and utility crossing information.
• Understanding of underground utility identification and safe excavation practices.
• Experience working around active pipelines and existing underground infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with ground personnel and field supervision.
• Willingness to travel and work extended rotations in remote Wyoming locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Caterpillar D6 or comparable dozer equipped with a vibratory or static cable plow and front-mounted cable reel.
• Install fiber-optic cable along the designated pipeline ROW in accordance with approved drawings and installation requirements.
• Maintain specified burial depth, alignment, and consistent forward travel speed.
• Coordinate cable payout with the ground crew to prevent excessive tension, binding, twisting, or cable damage.
• Navigate previously excavated and backfilled pipeline trench areas.
• Safely approach and work around pipeline crossings, excavations, lease roads, bores, and other underground utilities.
• Stop operations when obstructions or unsafe conditions are encountered.
• Coordinate with ground personnel during reel changes, equipment positioning, and cable handling.
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Monitor equipment performance, hydraulic systems, plow operation, and reel payout.
• Maintain daily installation footage and equipment operating records.
• Comply with ExxonMobil, Saulsbury, Mako, and applicable BLM safety and environmental requirements.
• Operate safely in freezing temperatures, snow, high winds, and other winter conditions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operating

Read alignment sheets

Communication skills

Travel and rotations

Education

5+ years field experience

Tools

Caterpillar D6

Cable plow

Cable reel systems

Job description

MAKO OILFIELD SERVICES LLC seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator to run a Caterpillar D6 dozer with a cable plow and front-mounted fiber-optic reel for laying roughly 14 miles of underground fiber along an existing pipeline ROW in Wyoming.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of heavy equipment experience, including cable plow operation, and can interpret alignment sheets and drawings. Willingness to travel to remote Wyoming locations and work extended rotations is essential.