Traveling Excavator Operator for Fiber & Utilities

Ledcor; Brookings Township (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Living Out Allowance (LOA) provided

Travel required

Job summary

Ledcor is hiring skilled excavator operators to support its telecom construction operations across South Dakota and surrounding states. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in civil construction or utility work, focusing on excavation for fiber optic conduit installation.

You will operate mini excavators and skid steers on projects rotating roughly every four weeks, in both rural and urban sites. Essential duties include safe operation, conduit placement, and adapting to varying soil

Qualifications

• 5+ years operating mini excavators and skid steers in underground utilities, roadbuilding, or related fields.
• Experience with fiber optic or underground utility installation is a plus.
• Ability to read construction drawings and assess trench routes before digging.
• Knowledge of backfilling, soil types, moisture, lift thickness and compaction.
• Ability to identify unsuitable soil, utilities, and unsafe conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate mini excavator and skid steers for civil construction and earthwork.
• Excavate around existing underground utilities while following locate and safe-dig procedures.
• Place soil and aggregate in lifts to aid compaction.
• Assist with conduit placement and cable installation to keep production moving.
• Perform daily inspections and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Support crews with hand digging and conduit installation.
• Communicate clearly with crew and supervisors to meet daily goals.

Skills

Mini excavator operation

Skid steer operation

Reading construction drawings

Safety and site procedures

Conduit and fiber optic installation

Job description

Ledcor is hiring skilled excavator operators to support its telecom construction operations across South Dakota and surrounding states. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in civil construction or utility work, focusing on excavation for fiber optic conduit installation.

You will operate mini excavators and skid steers on projects rotating roughly every four weeks, in both rural and urban sites. Essential duties include safe operation, conduit placement, and adapting to varying soil