Heavy Equipment Operator: Trenching & Utility Installations

ITG Communications, LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ITG Communications, LLC in Columbia, SC is seeking an Equipment Operator 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.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of heavy equipment experience, can read job plans and blueprints, and follows safety protocols. CDL preferred, valid driver's license required, and physical ability to handle demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience operating heavy equipment in utility or construction environments.
• Familiarity with trenching, site prep, and material handling techniques.
• Ability to read job plans, utility locates, and construction blueprints.

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 all safety procedures and ensure equipment is operated within regulatory and company standards
• Report equipment issues or hazards to supervisors immediately

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Job plans interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ITG Communications, LLC in Columbia, SC is seeking an Equipment Operator 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.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of heavy equipment experience, can read job plans and blueprints, and follows safety protocols. CDL preferred, valid driver's license required, and physical ability to handle demanding tasks.