Traveling Excavator Operator – Fiber & Utilities

Ledcor Group; Mayer (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LOA provided

Travel across states

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

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, excavate around utilities, and assist with conduit and cable installation on varied terrain.

The role requires 5+ years in similar work, familiarity with fiber optics, and the ability to read drawings and assess trench routes. Travel and LOA provided; strong safety practices essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating mini excavators and skid steers in underground utilities or roadbuilding.
• Experience with fiber optic or underground utility installation is an asset.
• Ability to read construction drawings, interpret utility locates, and assess trench routes.
• Knowledge of backfilling, soil conditions, lift thickness, moisture, and compaction requirements.
• Ability to recognize unsuitable soil, unexpected utilities, and unsafe site conditions.
• Strong understanding of safe digging practices and job site safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate mini excavator and skid steers for civil construction and earthwork activities.
• Safely excavate around existing underground utilities, including electrical and telecommunications infrastructure, following locate 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.
• Help with hand digging and conduit installation.
• Communicate clearly with crew members and supervisors to maintain safe, efficient production and meet daily project goals.

Skills

Mini excavator operation

Skid steer operation

Fiber optic experience

Reading drawings

Soil/compaction knowledge

Safe digging practices

Valid driver's license

Lifting up to 50 lbs

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, excavate around utilities, and assist with conduit and cable installation on varied terrain.

The role requires 5+ years in similar work, familiarity with fiber optics, and the ability to read drawings and assess trench routes. Travel and LOA provided; strong safety practices essential.