Telecom Fiber Excavator Operator - Field Construction Pro

Ledcor; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LOA provided

Travel required

Health, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking experienced excavator operators to support telecom construction projects across Arizona, South Dakota, and surrounding states. The role involves operating mini excavators and skid steers, digging around utilities, and assisting with conduit placement in varied environments.

A valid license and ability to lift 50 lb are required. You will join Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining teams, rotating to project sites approximately every four weeks, with travel and LOA benefits as part of

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating mini excavators and skid steers in utilities or roadwork.
• Experience with fiber optic conduit installation is an asset.
• Ability to read construction drawings and assess trench routes before digging.
• Knowledge of backfilling, soil moisture, lift thickness and compaction requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate mini excavator and skid steers for civil construction and earthwork activities
• Safely excavate around existing underground utilities, following locate procedures
• Place soil and aggregate in lifts to allow for effective compaction
• Recognize how different soil types respond to moisture and compaction
• Support conduit placement and cable installation to keep production moving
• Complete daily inspections and basic maintenance checks to keep equipment running reliably
• Helping with hand digging and conduit installation
• Communicate clearly with crew members and supervisors to maintain safe, efficient production and meet daily project goals

Skills

Mini excavator operation

Skid steer operation

Underground utilities

Roadbuilding experience

Fiber optic conduit knowledge

Job description

Ledcor is seeking experienced excavator operators to support telecom construction projects across Arizona, South Dakota, and surrounding states. The role involves operating mini excavators and skid steers, digging around utilities, and assisting with conduit placement in varied environments.

A valid license and ability to lift 50 lb are required. You will join Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining teams, rotating to project sites approximately every four weeks, with travel and LOA benefits as part of