Field-Ready Heavy Equipment Operator – Utility Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K matching

Weekly pay

Paid PTO

Job summary

JKL Associates Inc., a division of PUSH Inc., is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for utility construction. The role requires field experience operating heavy equipment to install fiber/copper/coaxial cables and power lines, with occasional basic labor tasks.

The candidate should be able to read prints, mentor others, and travel away from home for extended periods. CDL preferred and a safety-focused mindset are essential.

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.
• Ability to read prints/schematics and mentor other team members.

Responsibilities

• Field experience with digging operations around utilities.
• Operate equipment such as backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe.
• Provide training to coworkers learning to operate equipment.
• Perform routine labor tasks (potholing, conduit/duct/cable placement).
• Drive tow vehicle to haul equipment to/from job site.
• Assist with all aspects of the job including basic labor duties.

Skills

Field experience

Equipment operation

Team mentoring

Tools

Backhoe

Mini excavator

Cable plow

Track hoe

Job description

JKL Associates Inc., a division of PUSH Inc., is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for utility construction. The role requires field experience operating heavy equipment to install fiber/copper/coaxial cables and power lines, with occasional basic labor tasks.

The candidate should be able to read prints, mentor others, and travel away from home for extended periods. CDL preferred and a safety-focused mindset are essential.