Excavator Operator Civil Construction

Ready to build a long-term career while traveling throughout Arizona and surrounding states

Were looking for experienced Excavator Operators with strong background in civil utility or roadbuilding experience to join our growing telecom construction crew.

Projects are located throughout Arizona and surrounding states with crews typically rotating to a new project location approximately every four weeks.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operate CAT 308 mini excavator 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

• Perform hands-on laborer duties and crew support when neededteam-first mindset

• Communicate clearly with crew members and supervisors to maintain safe efficient production and meet daily project goals

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of excavator experience in civil construction roadbuilding utility construction or related industry

• Experience with fiber optic or underground utility installation is a strong asset

• Strong understanding of proper backfill placement lift thickness soil conditions moisture and compaction requirements and place material accordingly

• Ability to read drawings and interpret utility locates

• Strong understanding of safe digging practices and job site safety standards

• Valid drivers license

• Physically capable of lifting up to 70 lbs.

Work Conditions:

• Competitive hourly wage

• Monday to Friday schedule

• Living Out Allowance (LOA) provided

• Travel required (rotational work across Arizona and surrounding areas)

• Full health dental vision

• 401(k) matching

• Outdoor hands-on work in variable conditions

Additional Information

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine from facility construction to full-scale contract mining of coal minerals or metals all the way to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vastas are the projects we work on.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity equity and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcors Inclusion and Diversity initiatives please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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