Traveling Excavator Operator for Fiber Optic Utilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision

401(k) matching

Living Out Allowance (LOA) provided

Travel required

Job summary

Ledcor in the United States is hiring skilled excavator operators to support our telecom construction operations. This role involves long-term travel across Arizona, South Dakota and surrounding states, with crews rotating to new project locations.

You will operate mini excavators and skid steers, install conduit and support fiber optic installation, read drawings, and follow safety standards. A valid driver's license and ability to lift 50 lbs are required; LOA and travel are provided.

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 and ability to 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

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Team communication

Physical stamina

Valid driver's license

Tools

Mini excavator

Skid steer

Job description

Ledcor in the United States is hiring skilled excavator operators to support our telecom construction operations. This role involves long-term travel across Arizona, South Dakota and surrounding states, with crews rotating to new project locations.

You will operate mini excavators and skid steers, install conduit and support fiber optic installation, read drawings, and follow safety standards. A valid driver's license and ability to lift 50 lbs are required; LOA and travel are provided.