Mini Excavator Operator — Field Utility Construction Pro

Team Fishel; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Job summary

Team Fishel is hiring a Mini Excavator Operator for our Saluda, VA operation. The role supports the Foreman to complete projects safely, on-time, and to the customer’s quality standards while working with field crews.

The operator will transport materials daily, assist with excavation, installation, and restoration tasks, and ensure DOT compliance. Starting pay is $22–$23 per hour with health insurance, 401k, and profit sharing available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operating utility construction equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Experience with backhoes, directional drills, trenchers, skid-steer loaders, cranes, digger derricks, bucket trucks, excavators, and crane trucks.
• Experience with mole/missile boring equipment is a plus.
• CDL-A license is a plus.
• Familiarity with DOT enforcement and compliance regulations.
• Meet all DOT requirements (physical and drug testing).
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Starting pay $22- $23 / hour dependent upon applicable experience and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Foreman in completing projects safely, on-time, and within customer specifications for quality.
• Use company vehicles to deliver and pick up materials, reels of cable, steel plates, service tools, and equipment.
• Work in the field with crews excavating, installing devices and performing restoration.

Skills

3+ years experience

CDL-A license

DOT regulations familiarity

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excavator operation

Job description

Team Fishel is hiring a Mini Excavator Operator for our Saluda, VA operation. The role supports the Foreman to complete projects safely, on-time, and to the customer’s quality standards while working with field crews.

The operator will transport materials daily, assist with excavation, installation, and restoration tasks, and ensure DOT compliance. Starting pay is $22–$23 per hour with health insurance, 401k, and profit sharing available.