Remote Wyoming Heavy Equipment Operator – Fiber Optic Plow

Mako Oilfield Services, LLC; Kemmerer (WY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mako Industries is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator to deploy fiber-optic cable along a pipeline ROW in Wyoming. The role requires operating a Caterpillar D6 dozer with a cable plow and front-mounted reel to install approximately 14 miles of fiber while maintaining burial depth and alignment.

Strong preference for candidates with cable plow experience in underground utilities, and demonstrated ability to work in remote Wyoming locations in winter conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Experience with cable plows or underground utility installation preferred.
• Experience operating in remote Wyoming/winter conditions is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Caterpillar D6 or similar dozer with cable plow and front reel.
• Lay fiber-optic cable along pipeline ROW per drawings and burial specs.
• Maintain burial depth, alignment, and cable tension; coordinate reel changes.

Skills

D6 dozer operation

Cable plow operation

Fiber-optic reel handling

Underground utility installation

Remote/winter conditions

Tools

Caterpillar D6 equipment

Job description

Mako Industries is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator to deploy fiber-optic cable along a pipeline ROW in Wyoming. The role requires operating a Caterpillar D6 dozer with a cable plow and front-mounted reel to install approximately 14 miles of fiber while maintaining burial depth and alignment.

Strong preference for candidates with cable plow experience in underground utilities, and demonstrated ability to work in remote Wyoming locations in winter conditions.