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Ledcor

Excavator Operator - Civil Construction

Arizona City, AZ · On-site

$22.50 - $28.75/hr

... Operators with a strong background in civil, utility or roadbuilding experience to join our growing telecom construction crew. Projects are located throughout Nevada and surrounding states, with ...

Ledcor

Excavator Operator - Civil Construction

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

... Operators with a strong background in civil, utility or roadbuilding experience to join our growing telecom construction crew. Projects are located throughout Nevada and surrounding states, with ...

Gould Construction

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Civil Construction Project Manager

Glenwood Springs, CO · On-site

$85K - $140K/yr

Gould Construction was incorporated on June 11, 1979 is operated by the 3rd generation of the Gould ... specific to civil construction and Gould Construction. · Have a general understanding of ...

Ledcor Group

Excavator Operator - Civil Construction

Globe, AZ · On-site

$21.25 - $27/hr

... Operators with strong background in civil, utility or roadbuilding experience to join our growing telecom construction crew. Projects are located throughout Nevada and surrounding states, with crews ...

Ledcor Group

Excavator Operator - Civil Construction

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

... Operators with strong background in civil, utility or roadbuilding experience to join our growing telecom construction crew. Projects are located throughout Nevada and surrounding states, with crews ...

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Excavator Operator - Civil Construction

Arizona City, AZ • On-site

Ledcor
5 - 10K employees
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$22.50 - $28.75/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

Ledcor rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

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Job description

Excavator Operator

Ready to build a long-term career while traveling throughout Arizona and surrounding states? We're looking for experienced Excavator Operators with a strong background in civil, utility or roadbuilding experience to join our growing telecom construction crew. Projects are located throughout Nevada and surrounding states, with crews typically rotating to a new project location approximately every four weeks.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Safely and efficiently operate a 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 needed—team-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 driver's 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

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 vast—as 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 Ledcor's 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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