Utility Construction Equipment Operator

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Jonesburg (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks Equipment Operators to operate heavy construction equipment for utility installation, maintenance, and repair.

You will work on outdoor sites, handling excavators, plows, dozers, trenchers, skid steers, and hydro-vacs with safety and compliance in mind. The role requires at least 1 year of equipment experience, a valid Class A license, ability to read maps and blueprints, and strong communication to coordinate with crew members and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment in utility construction or a related field.
• Ability to read and understand utility maps, blueprints, and job plans.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate at least one piece of equipment used on the job.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of heavy equipment such as excavators, plows, dozers, trenchers, skid steers, and hydro-vacs.
• Load and unload equipment from trailers safely.
• Perform digging, trenching, grading, and backfilling for utility installation.
• Use utility locating tools to identify and avoid existing underground utilities.
• Read and interpret construction plans and layouts.
• Document daily equipment logs and job reports accurately.

Skills

Driver's license

Heavy equipment operation

Blueprints & maps reading

Verbal communication

Equipment operation familiarity

Background check & drug screening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational school training or apprenticeship

OSHA 10 (preferred)

Job description

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks Equipment Operators to operate heavy construction equipment for utility installation, maintenance, and repair.

You will work on outdoor sites, handling excavators, plows, dozers, trenchers, skid steers, and hydro-vacs with safety and compliance in mind. The role requires at least 1 year of equipment experience, a valid Class A license, ability to read maps and blueprints, and strong communication to coordinate with crew members and supervisors.