Field Heavy Equipment Operator – Utilities & Fiber

Push-Inc; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

401K with Company Match up to 3%

Competitive pay, weekly checks

Paid PTO and Holidays

Bonus Potential

Training & Advancement Opportunities

Apprenticeship Opportunities

In‑house CDL Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

JKL Associates Inc., a Division of PUSH Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate equipment used to install telecom cables and power utilities in diverse field settings.

The role includes digging around utilities and mentoring other operators, with travel to job sites as needed. Qualified candidates will have field experience with excavations around utilities, skill in operating backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, and track hoe, and a willingness to learn and train others.

Qualifications

• Field experience with digging operations around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Experience operating utility construction equipment including backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe.
• General knowledge of utility construction procedures, including print reading.

Responsibilities

• Field experience with digging operations in rural and urban areas around utilities.
• Responsible for daily maintenance on construction equipment used.
• Ability to operate equipment, including but not limited to backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe.
• Successfully excavate around existing utilities.
• Provide training and assistance to co‑workers learning to be operators.
• Perform routine labor (potholing, set‑up of equipment, conduit/duct/cable placement, set pedestals) as required.
• Drive tow vehicle hauling equipment to and around job site.
• Assist with all aspects of the job including basic labor responsibilities.

Skills

Field experience digging around utils

Operate backhoe

Operate mini excavator

Operate cable plow

Operate track hoe

Read prints and schematics

Valid Driver's License

CDL preferred

Team player

Willingness to learn

Safety compliance

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 equipment used to install telecom cables and power utilities in diverse field settings.

The role includes digging around utilities and mentoring other operators, with travel to job sites as needed. Qualified candidates will have field experience with excavations around utilities, skill in operating backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, and track hoe, and a willingness to learn and train others.