Traveling Excavator Operator – Civil Construction

Ledcor Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LOA provided

Health, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our telecom construction crews, with projects across Arizona, Nevada, and surrounding states. Crews rotate to project sites roughly every four weeks, offering a long-term field career on civil, utility, and roadbuilding work.

A strong safety record and ability to work collaboratively with crews are essential. Key responsibilities include operating a CAT 308 mini excavator, digging around utilities, placing lifts for compaction, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of excavator experience in civil construction, roadbuilding, utility construction or related industry.
• Experience with fiber optic or underground utility installation is a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of backfill placement, lift thickness, soil conditions, moisture, and compaction requirements.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret utility locates.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate a CAT 308 mini excavator for civil construction and earthwork activities.
• Safely excavate around existing underground utilities, including electrical and telecommunications infrastructure, following required locate and safe-dig procedures.
• Place soil and aggregate in appropriate lifts to allow for effective compaction.
• Recognize how different soil types respond to moisture and compaction.
• Support crews with conduit placement and cable installation to keep production moving.
• Complete daily inspections and basic maintenance checks to keep equipment running reliably.
• Perform hands-on laborer duties and crew support when needed-team-first mindset.
• Communicate clearly with crew members and supervisors to maintain safe, efficient production and meet daily project goals.

Skills

Excavator operation

Civil/construction knowledge

Reading drawings

Safety training

Driver's license

Tools

CAT 308 excavator

Job description

Ledcor is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our telecom construction crews, with projects across Arizona, Nevada, and surrounding states. Crews rotate to project sites roughly every four weeks, offering a long-term field career on civil, utility, and roadbuilding work.

A strong safety record and ability to work collaboratively with crews are essential. Key responsibilities include operating a CAT 308 mini excavator, digging around utilities, placing lifts for compaction, and