Field Utility Excavation Operator (CDL Preferred)

PUSH, Inc.; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401K matching

Paid PTO

Job summary

JKL Associates Inc., a Division of PUSH Inc., is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate backhoes, mini excavators, cable plows, and track hoes while installing telecommunications and power utilities. The role requires field digging experience around utilities in rural and urban areas and the ability to train other team members.

You will perform routine equipment maintenance, read prints and schematics, and support basic labor tasks on site.

Qualifications

• Field experience with digging operations around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Knowledge of utility construction procedures and printing reading.

Responsibilities

• Field experience with digging operations around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Responsible for daily maintenance on construction equipment used.
• Ability to operate equipment including 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, equipment setup, conduit/duct/cable placement, set pedestals).
• Drive tow vehicle hauling equipment to and around job site.
• Assist with all aspects of the job including basic labor responsibilities.

Skills

Field experience

Equipment operation

Prints & schematics

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Work experience in utility digging

Read prints/schematics

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, mini excavators, cable plows, and track hoes while installing telecommunications and power utilities. The role requires field digging experience around utilities in rural and urban areas and the ability to train other team members.

You will perform routine equipment maintenance, read prints and schematics, and support basic labor tasks on site.