Traveling Excavator Operator for Fiber & Utilities

Ledcor Group; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Out Allowance (LOA)

Health, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Ledcor Group is hiring skilled excavator operators to support telecom construction projects across Arizona, South Dakota, and surrounding states. You will operate mini excavators and skid steers, work around utilities, and travel to different project sites about every four weeks.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, read construction drawings, and follow safety and locate procedures. A valid driver's license and ability to lift 50 lbs are required; LOA, health benefits, and 401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating mini excavators and skid steers.
• 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.
• Able to recognize unsuitable soil, unexpected utilities, and unsafe site conditions.
• Strong understanding of safe digging practices and job site safety standards.
• Must have a 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.
• 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

Excavator operation

Skid steer operation

Reading construction drawings

Utility locate awareness

Safety compliance

Lift up to 50 lbs

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Ledcor Group is hiring skilled excavator operators to support telecom construction projects across Arizona, South Dakota, and surrounding states. You will operate mini excavators and skid steers, work around utilities, and travel to different project sites about every four weeks.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, read construction drawings, and follow safety and locate procedures. A valid driver's license and ability to lift 50 lbs are required; LOA, health benefits, and 401(k)