Heavy Equipment Operator

Allskills Recruiting; Dalton (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire

Benefits Begin Day One

Relocation Assistance

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Take-home company truck for Foremen

Job summary

Allskills Recruiting seeks Heavy Equipment Operators and Foremen to support underground utility and telecom projects in the Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati markets. Positions offer direct hire, day-one benefits, and relocation assistance as the teams build data center infrastructure.

Operate heavy equipment, perform deep trenching, install conduit and manholes while following OSHA safety rules. Foremen will lead crews, read drawings, coordinate with PMs, and ensure on-schedule delivery with

Qualifications

• 4-10+ years of heavy equipment or utility construction experience (Foreman).
• Experience with deep excavation and trench box systems, including double-stack trench boxes.
• Experience working around energized or live underground utilities.
• Utility, telecom, or underground infrastructure experience required.
• Data center construction experience is a strong plus.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a variety of heavy construction equipment on underground utility projects.
• Perform deep trench excavation (12-15 feet) around existing live utilities.
• Install conduit, manholes, and related underground infrastructure.
• Adapt quickly to operating different types of heavy equipment as project needs change.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures, including trench protection requirements.
• Lead and supervise field crews on underground utility projects.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and utility prints.
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers, Construction Managers, engineers, inspectors, and customers.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Utility construction

Foreman leadership

Reading construction prints

Tools

Double-stack trench boxes

Job description

• Perform deep trench excavation (12-15 feet) around existing live utilities.

Heavy Equipment Operators & Foreman - Utilities / Telecom Construction

Heavy Equipment Operators and Foremen needed to support large-scale underground utility and telecom infrastructure projects in the Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio markets. These projects include deep excavation, conduit installation, manholes, and utility construction supporting major data center developments.

Columbus, Dayton & Cincinnati, OH can live within 1 hour of either city

Pay:

• Foreman: $40-$45/hr DOE
• Level 2 & 3 Operators: $37-$42/hr DOE
• Overtime Available

Direct Hire | Full Benefits Day One | Relocation Assistance Available

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a variety of heavy construction equipment on underground utility projects.
• Perform deep trench excavation (12-15 feet) around existing live utilities.
• Install conduit, manholes, and related underground infrastructure.
• Adapt quickly to operating different types of heavy equipment as project needs change.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures, including trench protection requirements.

Foreman Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field crews on underground utility projects.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and utility prints.
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers, Construction Managers, engineers, inspectors, and customers.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-10+ years of heavy equipment or utility construction experience (Foreman).
• Experience with deep excavation and trench box systems, including double-stack trench boxes.
• Experience working around energized or live underground utilities.
• Utility, telecom, or underground infrastructure experience required.
• Data center construction experience is a strong plus.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Direct Hire Position - Benefits Begin Day One
• $37-$45 per hour plus overtime
• Company truck for Foremen (take-home vehicle)
• $5,000-$7,500 Relocation Assistance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Company pays approximately 80%)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 80-160 Hours Paid Time Off
• Stable, long-term career with opportunities for advancement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.