Traveling Excavator Operator — Civil/Utility Construction

Ledcor; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Out Allowance (LOA)

Health, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Travel opportunities across AZ

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to travel throughout Arizona and surrounding states on civil, utility, or roadbuilding projects. Projects rotate roughly every four weeks across multiple locations.

This role requires operating a CAT 308 mini excavator, safe digging around utilities, and contributing to a productive field crew. Candidates should have 5+ years in the field, a valid license, and physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

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.
• Strong understanding of safe digging practices and job site safety standards.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate 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

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

Crew communication

Site support

Tools

CAT 308 mini excavator

Job description

Ledcor is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to travel throughout Arizona and surrounding states on civil, utility, or roadbuilding projects. Projects rotate roughly every four weeks across multiple locations.

This role requires operating a CAT 308 mini excavator, safe digging around utilities, and contributing to a productive field crew. Candidates should have 5+ years in the field, a valid license, and physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs.