Underground Utilities Excavation Operator

Cable Services Company Inc; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Cable Services Company Inc in Scranton, PA, is seeking a skilled equipment operator to support underground utility installation projects. You will load, transport, and operate hydraulic excavation equipment, inspect gear daily, and help place conduits, bore paths, and utilities according to blueprints.

This role requires the ability to read construction prints, travel to sites, lift up to 50-80 pounds, and work 5-7 days a week in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering/construction prints, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to locate utilities and verify them per blueprints.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50–80 pounds and work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment in a secure, damage-free manner.
• Transport tools, materials, and equipment safely.
• Perform daily equipment inspections before starting work.
• Operate hydraulic excavation equipment to place underground utilities.
• Locate existing utilities and verify them per blueprints.
• Dig pits, trenches, or potholes and restore disturbed areas.
• Complete required documentation (timesheets, logs, reports).
• Adhere to safety policies and company procedures.
• Travel to project sites as needed.
• Work 5–7 days a week, 10+ hours when necessary.

Skills

Read engineering prints

Team oriented

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Safety conscious

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

Cable Services Company Inc in Scranton, PA, is seeking a skilled equipment operator to support underground utility installation projects. You will load, transport, and operate hydraulic excavation equipment, inspect gear daily, and help place conduits, bore paths, and utilities according to blueprints.

This role requires the ability to read construction prints, travel to sites, lift up to 50-80 pounds, and work 5-7 days a week in varying weather.