Pressure Digger Operator

Arrow Electric; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Arrow Electric is hiring a Pressure Digger Operator to safely operate pressure digger trucks supporting roadway electrical infrastructure projects in Kentucky. CDL Class A license and clean driving record are required; heavy equipment experience is preferred.

Role involves digging foundations, exposure of underground utilities, and coordination with foremen. Travel to regional job sites and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required; clean driving record.
• 2–5 years operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Experience with pressure digging equipment preferred.
• Familiar with underground utility construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate pressure digger equipment safely and efficiently.
• Excavate pole foundations and access points for installations.
• Interpret plans, locate utilities, and mark excavation boundaries.
• Coordinate with foremen and crews to ensure safe digging.
• Maintain logs, inspections, and documentation.

Skills

CDL Class A

Heavy Equipment Operation

Pressure Digging

Safety Regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pressure Digger Operator

Arrow Electric Lexington, Kentucky, United States

About this position

Come Energize your Career with Arrow Electric!

We are growing and looking for talent to grow with us.

Since 1957, Arrow Electric has provided trustworthy, dependable, and cost-effective Electrical, Installations, and Services with the highest quality workmanship. We embrace expanding technologies and maintain a highly trained workforce to keep us at the forefront of our industry.

Arrow Electric highly values our Team Members, striving to put employees first and continually working for better ways to improve the Employee Experience. As a company, Arrow Electric is large enough to offer a truly diverse set of work environments ranging in size and scope but still provide individual career attention that focuses on your personal growth towards success.

When you join the Arrow Team, you are joining a company that lives and breathes its Core Values and one driven each day by our Core Purpose: “Empowering Our People To Power Our Customers and Communities!"

We will set goals and expectations. We will challenge you to achieve personal excellence.

That is the One Arrow Way to Career Success that comes with Arrow Opportunity!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Pressure Digger Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a pressure digger truck used to excavate the most challenging conditions. This role supports roadway electrical infrastructure, traffic signal installations, lighting foundations, and underground utility projects.

The Operator plays a critical role in safely exposing underground utilities, digging pole foundations, and performing non-destructive excavation in high-risk environments where traditional digging methods may not be suitable. This position requires a CDL Class A license to transport and operate heavy equipment and support vehicles in compliance with federal and state regulations, including those governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate pressure digger equipment safely and efficiently.
• Excavate pole foundations, trenching areas, and access points for roadway and utility installations.
• Interpret job plans, utility locates, and site markings to determine excavation boundaries.
• Coordinate with Foremen, crews, and utility locators to ensure safe excavation practices.
• Identify and avoid damage to underground utilities during excavation.
• Transport pressure digger equipment and materials between job sites using CDL Class A compliance.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections per DOT regulations.
• Maintain and operate booms, and auxiliary systems.
• Monitor equipment performance, fluid levels, and system pressures during operation.
• Assist with job site setup, traffic control awareness, and restoration activities.
• Maintain accurate logs, inspection records, and job documentation.
• CDL Class A driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Compliance with all applicable DOT regulations and medical certification requirements.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience operating heavy equipment or in construction/utilities preferred.
• Experience with pressure digging equipment strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with underground utility construction practices.

Additional Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to travel to job sites throughout the region.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy trucks and specialized excavation equipment.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening as required by DOT regulations.
• Ability to obtain additional certifications (e.g., safety training, confined space awareness).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance: 3 plans to choose from through United Health Care (Effective Date of Hire)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Employee Paid Policies Available: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Policies
• 401(k) with Company Matching: (Effective Date of Hire)
• Paid Holidays (Eligibility Starts Immediately)
• Paid Time Off (Eligibility Starts Immediately)
• Paid Jury Duty Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Performance Evaluations Program
• Arrow SWAG Store (Company-Logo Clothing and Merchandise)
• Power Tool Incentive Program
• Safety, Skills, and Leadership Development/Training
• Electrical License Continuing Education and Renewals Paid

Arrow Electric Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

One Team! One Arrow!