Utility Construction Operator – Mini Excavator Pro

Peak Utility Services Group; Hope, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Utility Services Group is seeking an Operator I in Hope, AR to operate heavy equipment including mini excavators around live utilities. You will work in a 2–4 person crew on residential, multifamily, and commercial sites, placing utilities safely and efficiently.

This role requires reading prints, maps, and following DOT and company safety regulations, with a focus on hazard awareness and quality workmanship. Prior experience with underground utilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience operating backhoes, mini excavators, or similar heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret utility prints and maps.
• Prolonged manual labor in varying weather conditions; safety-conscious.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including mini excavator to dig around live utilities.
• Work with a small crew to place utilities for residential, multifamily, and commercial sites.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, follow DOT and company safety policies.
• Maintain DVIR and driver logs, ensure licenses and permits are current.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mini excavator operation

Map reading

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Underground facility location sketches

Print reading

Job description

Peak Utility Services Group is seeking an Operator I in Hope, AR to operate heavy equipment including mini excavators around live utilities. You will work in a 2–4 person crew on residential, multifamily, and commercial sites, placing utilities safely and efficiently.

This role requires reading prints, maps, and following DOT and company safety regulations, with a focus on hazard awareness and quality workmanship. Prior experience with underground utilities is preferred.