Traveling Excavator Operator for Civil & Utility Projects

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LOA provided

Travel rotation

Health, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Job summary

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join a rotating telecom construction crew. The role involves safely operating a CAT 308 excavator on civil utility projects across Arizona and surrounding states, with rotations every four weeks.

Strong safety and communication skills are essential for daily production and crew support. Applicants should have 5+ years in excavator work, familiarity with fiber optic/underground utilities, and the ability to read

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.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate 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

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Tools

CAT 308 excavator

Job description

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join a rotating telecom construction crew. The role involves safely operating a CAT 308 excavator on civil utility projects across Arizona and surrounding states, with rotations every four weeks.

Strong safety and communication skills are essential for daily production and crew support. Applicants should have 5+ years in excavator work, familiarity with fiber optic/underground utilities, and the ability to read