Heavy Equipment Operator: Excavation & Utilities

ITG Communications, LLC; Paris (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ITG Communications is seeking an Equipment Operator in South Paris, ME to support underground and aerial utility installation projects. You will operate excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and loaders with a focus on safety and efficiency on active job sites.

Applicants should have 1–3 years of heavy equipment experience and the ability to read plans and blueprints. A high school diploma is preferred, and a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred) may be required by some projects.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience operating heavy equipment in utility or construction environments.
• Ability to read job plans, utility locates, and construction blueprints.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. CDL may be required by some projects.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to complete excavation, trenching, backfilling, grading, and material movement tasks
• Load and unload construction materials and equipment at job sites
• Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance checks
• Interpret utility locates, construction plans, and dig tickets to ensure safe operation
• Work closely with field crews and foremen to execute work according to schedule
• Maintain clean and organized work zones, including staging and spoil areas
• Identify and avoid existing utilities and other obstructions during excavation
• Adhere to safety procedures and ensure equipment is operated within regulatory and company standards
• Report equipment issues or hazards to supervisors immediately

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety consciousness

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ITG Communications is seeking an Equipment Operator in South Paris, ME to support underground and aerial utility installation projects. You will operate excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and loaders with a focus on safety and efficiency on active job sites.

Applicants should have 1–3 years of heavy equipment experience and the ability to read plans and blueprints. A high school diploma is preferred, and a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred) may be required by some projects.