Traveling Excavator Operator – Fiber/Utility Construction

Ledcor Group; Bullhead City (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

LOA provided

401(k) matching

Job summary

Ledcor Group in the United States is seeking skilled excavator operators to support telecom construction across Arizona/South Dakota and surrounding states. You will travel with crews, operate mini excavators and skid steers, and assist with fiber optic conduit installation to keep projects moving.

Expect a competitive hourly wage, LOA, full health/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and a strong focus on safety and collaboration on diverse sites.

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 utility locates, identify potential conflicts, and assess trench routes before digging.
• Knowledge of backfilling, soil conditions, lift thickness, moisture levels, 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.
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.

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 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.
• Helping with hand digging and conduit installation.
• Communicate clearly with crew members and supervisors to maintain safe, efficient production and meet daily project goals.

Skills

Excavator operation

Skid steer operation

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

Job description

Ledcor Group in the United States is seeking skilled excavator operators to support telecom construction across Arizona/South Dakota and surrounding states. You will travel with crews, operate mini excavators and skid steers, and assist with fiber optic conduit installation to keep projects moving.

Expect a competitive hourly wage, LOA, full health/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and a strong focus on safety and collaboration on diverse sites.