Traveling Excavator Operator - Civil/Utility Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Living Out Allowance

Job summary

Ledcor Group seeks experienced Excavator Operators to join our telecom construction crews traveling across Arizona and surrounding states. Projects rotate roughly every four weeks, with opportunities to work on civil, utility, or roadbuilding sites.

You will safely operate a CAT 308 mini excavator, excavate around utilities, and assist with conduit placement while maintaining safety and productivity on diverse sites in AZ, NV, and nearby areas.

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
• 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 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

CAT 308 operator

Civil construction experience

Reading drawings & locates

Safety awareness

Team communication

Job description

Ledcor Group seeks experienced Excavator Operators to join our telecom construction crews traveling across Arizona and surrounding states. Projects rotate roughly every four weeks, with opportunities to work on civil, utility, or roadbuilding sites.

You will safely operate a CAT 308 mini excavator, excavate around utilities, and assist with conduit placement while maintaining safety and productivity on diverse sites in AZ, NV, and nearby areas.