Utility Construction Heavy Equipment Operator - Training

ADP, Inc.; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401K with company match

Weekly checks

Paid PTO and Holidays

Apprenticeship opportunities

In-house CDL program

Job summary

JKL Associates Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for utility construction to safely operate assigned machinery for installing telecom and power utilities. You will assist with both field operations and occasional basic labor duties, and mentor junior operators.

Qualified candidates have field digging experience around utilities and know how to read prints and schematics. Valid license and CDL preferred; willingness to travel and work outdoors is essential.

Qualifications

• Field experience with digging operations around utilities in rural/urban areas.
• Experience operating utility construction equipment (backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, track hoe).
• Knowledge of general utility construction procedures and print reading.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely to install fiber, copper, coaxial cables and power lines.
• Maintain and inspect machinery; perform basic labor tasks as needed.
• Train and mentor coworkers learning to operate heavy equipment.

Skills

Field experience

Print reading

Team training

Equipment operation

Tools

Backhoe

Mini excavator

Cable plow

Track hoe

Job description

JKL Associates Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for utility construction to safely operate assigned machinery for installing telecom and power utilities. You will assist with both field operations and occasional basic labor duties, and mentor junior operators.

Qualified candidates have field digging experience around utilities and know how to read prints and schematics. Valid license and CDL preferred; willingness to travel and work outdoors is essential.