Excavator Operator

Turner-Mining-Group-LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner-Mining-Group-LLC is seeking a Mass Excavator Operator for a direct placement, full-time role in Front Royal, VA. You will command a CAT 352 Mass Excavation Configuration to handle large-scale earthmoving, build haul roads and pads, and support underground utility teams on major civil projects.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years of hands-on heavy excavator experience, OSHA 10 certification, and a valid driver's license. Daily logs and equipment maintenance are part of the role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience operating heavy excavators on mass earthwork and site development.
• Active OSHA 10 certification required.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAT 352 Mass Excavation Excavator for bulk earthmoving and site clearing.
• Rapidly load haul trucks to maintain production efficiency.
• Build haul roads and building pads per project specifications.
• Support underground utility installation crews with bulk excavations.
• Maintain daily equipment logs and perform routine walkarounds.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mass earthwork

Truck loading

Site development

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Driver's license

Tools

CAT 352 excavator

Job description

Mass Excavator Operator – Heavy Earthmoving (CAT 352)

Location: Front Royal, VA

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

Primary Machine: CAT 352 (Mass Excavation Configuration)

Move Massive Dirt – Power Large-Scale Site Development!

Are you a heavy-equipment professional who knows how to move dirt fast and keep haul trucks moving smoothly? We are hiring a Mass Excavator Operator for a direct placement opportunity in Front Royal, VA.

In this role, you’ll take command of a high-production CAT 352 (Mass Excavation Configuration) to tackle heavy bulk cuts and fills, construct haul roads and building pads, and work alongside underground utility teams on major civil projects.

Key Responsibilities

• High-Volume Dirt Production: Masterfully operate a CAT 352 Mass Excavation Excavator for bulk earthmoving, heavy cut/fill operations, and site clearing.
• Rapid Truck Loading: Load off-road and highway haul trucks safely, evenly, and rapidly to keep production cycle times at peak efficiency.
• Site Infrastructure: Build smooth haul roads, construct building pads, and shape mass site contours to exact project plan specifications.
• Underground Utility Support: Perform deep bulk excavations and ground prep to support underground utility installation crews.
• Equipment Maintenance & Daily Logging: Complete required daily equipment logs, conduct daily walkarounds, manage fluid levels, grease key points, and report mechanical needs.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating heavy excavators on mass earthwork, bulk cut/fill, and site development projects.
• Site Skills: Proven expertise in rapid truck loading, pad building, and haul road creation.
• Certifications & Compliance: Active OSHA 10 certification and a valid Driver's License are required.
• Utility Awareness: Familiarity working around or prepping ground for underground utility infrastructure.