Overnight Underground Utilities Heavy Equipment Operator

Star Construction LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement

Stock Purchase Plan

Legal Insurance

Gym discounts

Job summary

Star Construction is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Underground Utility Construction team based out of Tennessee locations (Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville). This role travels regionally with overnight travel required.

You will operate excavators, backhoes, trenchers and loaders, read plans and locates, perform maintenance, and support from project start to completion. We offer competitive pay and strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Experience with underground utility construction preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL required or ability to obtain.
• Must be able to travel overnight for the majority of the work schedule.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavators, backhoes, trenchers, plows, loaders, and related equipment.
• Read utility locates and job plans and follow supervisor instructions.
• Perform trenching, grading, backfilling, and restoration of disturbed areas.
• Load/unload and transport equipment and materials to job sites.
• Travel with crews and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Assist with traffic control and jobsite cleanup as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Overnight travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excavators

Backhoes

Trenchers

Loaders

Job description

Star Construction is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Underground Utility Construction team based out of Tennessee locations (Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville). This role travels regionally with overnight travel required.

You will operate excavators, backhoes, trenchers and loaders, read plans and locates, perform maintenance, and support from project start to completion. We offer competitive pay and strong safety culture.