Mainline Excavator Operator (CAT 340) - Direct Hire

Turner Mining Group; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group is seeking a Mainline Excavator Operator for underground utilities in Hagerstown, MD. You will operate a CAT 340 in a mainline configuration, trench safely to precise line and grade, and work closely with a pipe crew in active ditch work.

Responsibilities include setting trench boxes, maintaining daily logs, and collaborating with team leads to hit production targets on deep utility projects. Requires 3+ years of hands-on experience and OSHA 10 certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating heavy excavators on underground utility and mainline pipelaying projects.
• Pipelaying expertise in trenching to line and grade, setting structures, and managing deep utility excavations.
• Active OSHA 10 certification and a valid Driver's License are required.
• Technical ability to set, advance, and step trench boxes safely around working ground crews.

Responsibilities

• Precision Mainline Trenching: Operate a CAT 340 (Mainline Configuration) to dig trenches to tight line and grade tolerances for underground utility systems (water, sewer, storm).
• Shored Trenching & Structure Setting: Set, align, and advance heavy trench boxes/shoring while placing pipe sections and utility structures.
• Crew Safety Leadership: Work directly over and with the pipe crew inside open trenches, maintaining top-tier situational awareness.
• Daily Logging & Maintenance: Complete daily equipment logs, perform pre- and post-trip walkarounds, and report maintenance needs.
• Team Collaboration: Work with Team Lead and grade checkers to meet daily production targets.

Skills

OSHA 10 certification

Driver's license

Job description

Turner Mining Group is seeking a Mainline Excavator Operator for underground utilities in Hagerstown, MD. You will operate a CAT 340 in a mainline configuration, trench safely to precise line and grade, and work closely with a pipe crew in active ditch work.

Responsibilities include setting trench boxes, maintaining daily logs, and collaborating with team leads to hit production targets on deep utility projects. Requires 3+ years of hands-on experience and OSHA 10 certification.