Equipment Operator: Roadway & Utility Construction

Arrow Electric Co; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental/ Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Jury Duty Leave

EAP

Referral Bonus

Performance Evaluations

Arrow SWAG Store

Power Tool Incentive

Training & Licensing Education

Electrical License CEU Paid

Job summary

Arrow Electric Co. is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely run heavy machinery for roadway electrical infrastructure, traffic signals, lighting systems, and underground utilities.

You will assist with excavation, conduit installation, and material handling while following KYTC standards where applicable. You will work under Foremen and Superintendents, ensuring quality, safety, and production targets are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience operating heavy equipment in construction environments preferred.
• Experience in roadway, utility, or electrical construction is a plus.
• Basic understanding of construction practices, excavation methods, and site grading.
• Ability to read basic plans, grade stakes, or layout instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, skid steers, loaders, trenchers, and related machines.
• Perform excavation for pole foundations, trenching for conduit, and site grading.
• Assist with installation of underground conduit, duct banks, pull boxes, and handholes.
• Handle and place materials such as gravel, stone, backfill, and structural components.
• Read and interpret basic construction plans, grade stakes, and layout markings.
• Coordinate with Foremen, Electricians, and crew members to complete tasks.
• Perform equipment inspections, including pre-trip and post-trip checks.
• Identify underground utilities and maintain safe excavation practices.
• Assist in loading, unloading, and staging materials and equipment.
• Maintain awareness of site conditions, slopes, grades, and hazards.
• Support site preparation and restoration activities as required.
• Communicate equipment needs, issues, or hazards to supervision promptly.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Site Grading

Plan Reading

Material Handling

Team Coordination

Night OT Availability

CDL Preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Arrow Electric Co. is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely run heavy machinery for roadway electrical infrastructure, traffic signals, lighting systems, and underground utilities.

You will assist with excavation, conduit installation, and material handling while following KYTC standards where applicable. You will work under Foremen and Superintendents, ensuring quality, safety, and production targets are met.