Traveling Excavator Operator - Civil/Utility Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Living Out Allowance (LOA)

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Travel opportunities across AZ and NV

Job summary

Ledcor Group in Arizona is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our telecom construction crews as they rotate across Arizona and neighboring states. You will safely operate a CAT 308 excavator on civil, utility, or roadwork projects, read drawings, manage soil lifts, and support conduit placement while upholding safety standards and traveling as needed.

Travel is required across Arizona and surrounding states; a Living Out Allowance is provided along with health/dental/vision

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 proper backfill placement, lift thickness, soil conditions, moisture, and compaction requirements, and place material accordingly.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret utility locates.
• Strong understanding of safe digging practices and job site safety standards; valid driver’s license.

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

Safety awareness

Team communication

Reading blueprints

Tools

CAT 308

Job description

Ledcor Group in Arizona is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our telecom construction crews as they rotate across Arizona and neighboring states. You will safely operate a CAT 308 excavator on civil, utility, or roadwork projects, read drawings, manage soil lifts, and support conduit placement while upholding safety standards and traveling as needed.

Travel is required across Arizona and surrounding states; a Living Out Allowance is provided along with health/dental/vision