Field Heavy Equipment Operator - Utilities & Fiber

Push-Inc; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid PTO & holidays

Bonus potential

Training & advancement

Apprenticeship opportunities

In-house CDL program

Referral program

Job summary

JKL Associates Inc., a division of PUSH Inc., seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator in Great Falls, MT to install fiber/copper/coaxial cabling and related facilities. Role requires field digging experience around utilities and operation of heavy equipment such as backhoe and excavators.

You will train teammates, read prints/schematics, and work outdoors in varied weather. CDL preferred; safety and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Field digging operations around utilities.
• Daily maintenance on construction equipment.
• Operate backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, track hoe.
• Excavate around existing utilities.
• Provide training/mentorship to co-workers.
• Assist with basic labor tasks (potholing, equipment setup, conduit/duct/cable placement).
• Drive tow vehicle to job site.
• Support all aspects of the job including basic labor responsibilities.

Skills

Field experience

Team player

Willingness to learn

Reading & following instructions

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Tools

Backhoe

Mini excavator

Cable plow

Track hoe

Job description

JKL Associates Inc., a division of PUSH Inc., seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator in Great Falls, MT to install fiber/copper/coaxial cabling and related facilities. Role requires field digging experience around utilities and operation of heavy equipment such as backhoe and excavators.

You will train teammates, read prints/schematics, and work outdoors in varied weather. CDL preferred; safety and teamwork are emphasized.