Equipment Operator

Sellenriek Construction; New Florence (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellenriek Construction is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for underground utility projects in New Florence and Montgomery City, MO. You will operate CAT equipment and cable plows, install conduits and utilities, and support trenching, grading, and restoration tasks.

Ideal candidates have prior underground utilities experience, read prints well, and hold a valid drivers license (CDL preferred). This is a field-based role requiring outdoor work across varied weather and site conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous heavy equipment operating experience in construction or underground utilities.
• Experience operating CAT equipment and cable plows is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read utility prints, maps, and job layouts.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment used in underground utility construction with emphasis on CAT equipment and cable plows.
• Install conduit, fiber, cable, pipe and other underground utilities per project specs.
• Perform plowing, trenching, excavation, backfilling, grading and restoration work.
• Read and follow construction prints, utility maps, job layouts and locate markings.
• Identify utilities and follow safe excavation and damage-prevention procedures.
• Monitor installation depth, alignment and placement of underground facilities.
• Safely load, unload and maneuver equipment on active jobsites.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Work with Foremen, Laborers and other Operators to maintain production.
• Follow company safety policies and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CAT equipment experience

Cable plow operation

Reading prints/maps

Safety compliance/OSHA

Teamwork

Valid drivers license

Tools

Cable plow

Excavator

Backhoe

Skid steer

Trencher

Dozer

Loader

Job description

We are hiring Heavy Equipment Operators to support upcoming underground utility construction projects in New Florence and Montgomery City, Missouri, with a strong need for operators experienced with CAT equipment and cable plows.Position SummaryHeavy Equipment Operators are responsible for safely operating construction equipment used in underground utility installation while supporting daily field production. This position may operate cable plows, excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, dozers, loaders, and other utility construction equipment based on project needs.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate heavy equipment for underground utility construction, with an emphasis on CAT equipment and cable plows.Operate equipment such as excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, dozers, loaders, and similar machinery.Install conduit, fiber, cable, pipe, and other underground utilities according to project specifications.Perform plowing, trenching, excavation, backfilling, grading, and restoration work.Read and follow construction prints, utility maps, job layouts, and locate markings.Identify existing utilities and follow safe excavation and damage-prevention procedures.Monitor installation depth, alignment, and placement of underground facilities.Safely load, unload, and maneuver equipment around active jobsites.Complete daily equipment inspections and perform basic maintenance as needed.Work closely with Foremen, Laborers, and other Equipment Operators to maintain production.Follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and jobsite procedures.Required Qualifications, Skills & AbilitiesPrevious heavy equipment operating experience in construction or underground utilities.Experience operating cable plows, particularly CAT equipment, strongly preferred.Experience with one or more additional pieces of equipment such as excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, dozers, or loaders preferred.Ability to safely work around existing underground utilities.Ability to read utility markings, prints, maps, and jobsite layouts.Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a field crew.Valid driver's license required.CDL preferred.Comfortable performing outdoor construction work in varying weather and jobsite conditions.