Excavator Operator

Turner-Mining-Group-LLC; Charles Town (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group LLC is seeking a Mainline Excavator Operator for a direct placement in Charles Town, WV. You will operate a CAT 340 in mainline trenching, setting structures and maintaining safety with the pipe crew.

Requirements include 3+ years with heavy excavators, trenching to line and grade, and an OSHA 10 certificate with a valid driver's license. Direct placement with full-time permanent status is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating heavy excavators on underground utility projects.
• Experience trenching to line and grade for mainlines and structures.
• Active OSHA 10 certification and a valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a CAT 340 (Mainline Configuration) to trench to exact line and grade.
• Set and advance heavy trench boxes and structures.
• Lead safety for the pipe crew inside open trenches.
• Complete daily equipment logs and perform pre/post trip checks.
• Collaborate with Team Lead and grade checkers to meet daily targets.

Skills

Heavy excavator experience

Mainline pipelaying

OSHA 10 certified

Driver's license

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Driver's License

Tools

CAT 340 (Mainline)

Job description

Mainline Excavator Operator – Underground Utilities (CAT 340)

Location: Charles Town, WV

Position Type: Direct Placement (Full-Time, Permanent)

Primary Machine: CAT 340 (Mainline Configuration)

Reports To: Team Lead

Lead the Dig – Precision Deep Utility Operations!

Are you an expert stick-hand who knows how to keep a pipe crew moving safely and production high? We are hiring a Mainline Excavator Operator for a direct placement opportunity in Charles Town, WV.

In this key role, you’ll take the controls of a CAT 340 to dig deep mainlines to exact line and grade, set and advance heavy trench boxes, place structures, and protect the crew working in the ditch below.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Mainline Trenching: Operate a CAT 340 (Mainline Configuration) to dig trenches to tight line and grade tolerances for underground utility systems (water, sewer, storm).
• Shored Trenching & Structure Setting: Expertly set, align, and advance heavy trench boxes/shoring while picking and setting pipe sections and utility structures.
• Crew Safety Leadership: Work directly over and in constant rhythm with the pipe crew inside open trenches, maintaining top-tier situational awareness.
• Daily Logging & Maintenance: Complete required daily equipment logs, perform pre- and post-trip walkarounds, check fluid levels, and report maintenance needs.
• Team Collaboration: Work in close partnership with your Team Lead and grade checkers to safely meet daily production targets.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience operating heavy excavators on underground utility and mainline pipelaying projects.
• Pipelaying Expertise: Proven background trenching to line and grade, setting structures and managing deep utility excavations.
• Certifications & Compliance: Active OSHA 10 certification and a valid Driver's License are required.
• Technical Skills: Expert ability to set (… safety around working ground crews.