Equipment Operator – Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Loader, Dozer - Meadville

Cable Services Company; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package: Health, Life, [

Job summary

Cable Services Company in Meadville, PA seeks an Equipment Operator for hydraulic excavators, skid loaders, and dozer tasks supporting underground utilities. You will read engineering prints, locate existing utilities, and assist in conduit placement and bore paths.

This outdoor role requires 5–7 days per week, 10+ hours some days, with potential overnight travel. CDL preferred; pre-employment drug and DOT physical may be required.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering/construction prints, plans, and specifications.
• Knowledge of utility depths and placements.
• General knowledge of construction practices.
• Ability to work in varying environments with moderate to loud noise.
• Ability to work in trenches, excavations, and manholes.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently and with a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Can work 5–7 days a week, 10+ hours as needed.
• Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment securely.
• Transport tools, materials, and equipment safely.
• Complete daily inspections of equipment before use.
• Operate equipment to place underground utilities.
• Locate utilities and verify with blueprints.
• Connect conduit and wire as required.
• Dig pits, trenches, or potholes as needed.
• Restore disturbed jobsite areas.
• Complete timesheets, vehicle logs, and expense reports.
• Adhere to safety policies and work safely.
• Travel to project sites and work in various conditions.

Education

Class A CDL

1 year hydraulic excavator, skid loader, and dozer experience

1 year directional bore drill experience

Job description

Equipment Operator – Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Loader, Dozer - Meadville

Meadville, United States | Posted on 08/17/2026

This position performs tasks required for the operation of hydraulic excavation equipment for the construction/upgrade of underground utilities, including communications conduit, gas, water, sewer, electric, and more.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Load and unload equipment in a manner that is secure and damage-free

Transport associated tools, materials, and/or equipment safely

Complete a daily inspection of equipment prior to commencing work

In conjunction with the crew, operate the equipment to assist in placing underground utilities

Operate equipment in accordance with company and industry standards

Responsible for locating existing underground utilities and verifying them according to blueprints

Identify utilities in the construction area and bore path

Connect/stub-up conduit and wire, as required

Dig pits, trenches, or potholes as required, including windows when crossing utilities

Restore and/or landscape disturbed areas of the jobsite

Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment (i.e., timesheet, vehicle log, expense report)

Adhere to all established company safety policies and perform work in a safe manner

Perform other duties as assigned to help the team complete a project

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to read and interpret engineering/construction prints, plans, and specifications

Knowledge of utility depths and placements

Possess general knowledge of construction practices

Ability to work in various environments/settings with moderate to loud noise levels

Ability to work in trenches, excavations, and manholes

Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks

Ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively within a team environment

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds

Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Able to work 5-7 days a week, 10+ hours a day when necessary

Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions

Preferred Education and Experience

One year of experience operating a directional bore drill

Previous rock boring experience

One year of Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Loader, and Dozer experience

Class A CDL

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be willing and able to travel out of town with occasional overnight stays to assigned projects

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis

Pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background screen

Complete and pass a DOT Physical

Physical Demands This position typically requires balancing, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, hearing, and talking.

Working Conditions The employee will be exposed to varying weather conditions as they will be driving in all types of conditions.

Travel This position may require travel, which could include traveling to projects in different cities and overnight stays.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Full Benefits Package: Health, Life, Dental, and Vision