Traveling Excavator Operator — Fiber & Utilities

Ledcor Group; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Out Allowance (LOA) provided

Health, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking experienced excavator operators to support telecom construction across Arizona, South Dakota, and surrounding states. You will operate mini excavators and skid steers on civil projects, safely work near existing utilities, and assist with conduit installation to keep projects moving.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of relevant experience, can read drawings, and follow safety protocols. The role involves travel, working outdoors in varying conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating mini excavators and skid steers in underground utilities, roadbuilding, or a related industry.
• Experience with fiber optic or underground utility installation is an asset.
• Ability to read construction drawings, interpret locates, and assess trench routes.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate mini excavator and skid steers for civil construction and earthwork activities.
• Excavate around existing underground utilities following locate procedures.
• Place soil and aggregate in lifts to support compaction.
• Recognize soil types and moisture effects on compaction.
• Assist with conduit placement and cable installation to maintain production.
• Perform daily inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Assist with hand digging and conduit installation.
• Communicate with crew and supervisors to meet daily project goals.

Skills

5+ years experience

Read construction drawings

Safety compliance

Tools

Mini excavator

Skid steer

Job description

Ledcor is seeking experienced excavator operators to support telecom construction across Arizona, South Dakota, and surrounding states. You will operate mini excavators and skid steers on civil projects, safely work near existing utilities, and assist with conduit installation to keep projects moving.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of relevant experience, can read drawings, and follow safety protocols. The role involves travel, working outdoors in varying conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs.