Field Heavy Equipment Operator for Utilities & Fiber

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision - Industry

401K with Company Match

Competitive pay, weekly checks

Paid PTO and Holidays

Apprenticeship Opportunities

In-house CDL Program

Training & Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

JKL Associates Inc., a Division of PUSH Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate backhoes, excavators, and cable plows on telecom and utility projects. This role requires field experience digging around utilities in rural and urban areas.

You will train junior operators, perform equipment maintenance, read prints and schematics, and travel to job sites as needed. A valid Class A CDL is preferred, and candidates must pass pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Field experience digging around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Experience operating utility construction equipment including backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe.
• Ability to read prints and schematics and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate assigned heavy equipment on fiber and power installation projects.
• Perform routine maintenance on construction equipment and assist with basic labor tasks.
• Provide training and assistance to co‑workers learning to be operators.
• Set up equipment, place conduit/duct/cable, and set pedestals as required.
• Drive tow vehicle to and from job sites and travel as needed.

Skills

Field experience with digging around

Equipment operation proficiency

Mentoring others

Tools

Backhoe

Mini excavator

Cable plow

Track hoe

Job description

JKL Associates Inc., a Division of PUSH Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate backhoes, excavators, and cable plows on telecom and utility projects. This role requires field experience digging around utilities in rural and urban areas.

You will train junior operators, perform equipment maintenance, read prints and schematics, and travel to job sites as needed. A valid Class A CDL is preferred, and candidates must pass pre-employment screenings.