Traveling Excavator Operator for Fiber Optic Utilities

Ledcor Group; Pahrump (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LOA provided

Travel across multiple states

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Ledcor Group is seeking skilled excavator operators for a long-term, travel-focused role across South Dakota, Arizona, and surrounding states. The job requires hands-on civil construction experience, with emphasis on fiber optic conduit installation and safety around utilities.

Expect rotating projects about every four weeks, with LOA, health benefits, and competitive hourly wages. Ideal candidates will operate mini excavators and skid steers, read drawings, and maintain equipment while

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, following locate and safe-dig procedures.
• Place soil and aggregate in 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

Equipment operation

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Tools

Mini excavator

Skid steer

Job description

Ledcor Group is seeking skilled excavator operators for a long-term, travel-focused role across South Dakota, Arizona, and surrounding states. The job requires hands-on civil construction experience, with emphasis on fiber optic conduit installation and safety around utilities.

Expect rotating projects about every four weeks, with LOA, health benefits, and competitive hourly wages. Ideal candidates will operate mini excavators and skid steers, read drawings, and maintain equipment while