Telecom Excavator Operator — Travel & LOA Benefits

Ledcor Group; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

LOA provided

Travel required

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Ledcor Group is seeking skilled excavator operators to support telecom construction across AZ, SD and surrounding states. The role involves operating mini excavators and skid steers, digging around utilities, and assisting conduit and cable installation on multiple project sites with frequent travel.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience in underground utilities or roadbuilding, a valid license, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years operating mini excavators and skid steers in utilities, roadbuilding, or related industries.
• Experience with fiber optic/underground utilities is a plus.
• Ability to read construction drawings and interpret utility locates.
• Knowledge of backfilling, soil types, moisture, lift thickness, and compaction.
• Able to recognize unsafe conditions and follow safe digging practices.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate mini excavator and skid steers for civil earthwork.
• Excavate around underground utilities following locate and safety procedures.
• Place soil/aggregate in lifts for proper compaction.
• Assist conduit placement and cable installation to maintain production.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Support crews with hand digging and conduit installation.
• Communicate clearly with crew and supervisors to meet daily goals.

Skills

Mini excavator operation

Skid steer operation

Reading construction drawings

Locate and safety procedures

Physical stamina (lift up to 50 lbs)

Job description

Ledcor Group is seeking skilled excavator operators to support telecom construction across AZ, SD and surrounding states. The role involves operating mini excavators and skid steers, digging around utilities, and assisting conduit and cable installation on multiple project sites with frequent travel.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience in underground utilities or roadbuilding, a valid license, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.