Field Heavy Equipment Operator – Utilities & Digging

ADP, Inc.; Wisdom (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

KL Associates Inc., a division of PUSH Inc., is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for utility construction in Wisdom, MT. The role focuses on safely operating heavy machinery to install fiber and power utilities, with duties spanning digging, equipment maintenance, and basic labor tasks.

Ideal candidates will have field experience around utilities, be capable of reading prints/schematics, and be willing to mentor fellow team members while traveling to remote job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Field experience with digging around utilities in rural/urban settings.
• Experience operating utility construction equipment (backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, track hoe).
• Knowledge of print reading and utility installation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe.
• Excavate safely around existing utilities and around job sites.
• Provide training and guidance to coworkers learning to operate equipment.
• Assist with basic labor tasks (potholing, conduit placement, pedestals).
• Ensure daily equipment maintenance and safe operations.
• Travel to job sites and support team operations as needed.

Skills

Field experience

Operate heavy equipment

Print reading

Train and mentor

Team player

Willing to travel

Job description

KL Associates Inc., a division of PUSH Inc., is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for utility construction in Wisdom, MT. The role focuses on safely operating heavy machinery to install fiber and power utilities, with duties spanning digging, equipment maintenance, and basic labor tasks.

Ideal candidates will have field experience around utilities, be capable of reading prints/schematics, and be willing to mentor fellow team members while traveling to remote job sites as needed.