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Excavator Operator

Charles Town, WV ยท On-site

$21.50 - $28.25/hr

Mainline Excavator Operator - Underground Utilities (CAT 340) Location: Charles Town, WV Position ... Team Lead Lead the Dig - Precision Deep Utility Operations! Are you an expert stick-hand who knows ...

Excavator Operator

Front Royal, VA ยท On-site

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

Team Lead Lead the Dig Precision Deep Utility Operations! Are you an expert stick-hand who knows how to keep a pipe crew moving safely and production high? We are hiring a Mainline Excavator Operator ...

Excavator Operator

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$25.50 - $33.75/hr

Mainline Excavator Operator - Underground Utilities (CAT 340) Location: Charles Town, WV Position ... Team Lead Lead the Dig - Precision Deep Utility Operations! Are you an expert stick-hand who knows ...

Excavator Operator

Front Royal, VA

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

Mainline Excavator Operator - Underground Utilities (CAT 340) Location: Front Royal, VA Position ... Team Lead Lead the Dig - Precision Deep Utility Operations! Are you an expert stick-hand who knows ...

Excavator Operator

Frederick, MD ยท On-site

$22.25 - $29.50/hr

Mainline Excavator Operator - Underground Utilities (CAT 340) Location: Hagerstown, MD Position ... Team Lead Lead the Dig - Precision Deep Utility Operations! Are you an expert stick-hand who knows ...

Excavator Operator

Sterling, VA ยท On-site

$22.25 - $29.50/hr

Mainline Excavator Operator - Underground Utilities (CAT 340) Location: Front Royal, VA Position ... Team Lead Lead the Dig - Precision Deep Utility Operations! Are you an expert stick-hand who knows ...

Excavator Operator

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$25.50 - $33.75/hr

Mass Excavator Operator - Heavy Earthmoving (CAT 352) Location: Charles Town, WV Position Type ... Perform deep bulk excavations and ground prep to support underground utility installation crews.

Excavator Operator

Hagerstown, MD ยท On-site

$22.25 - $29.50/hr

Team Lead Lead the Dig Precision Deep Utility Operations! Are you an expert stick-hand who knows how to keep a pipe crew moving safely and production high? We are hiring a Mainline Excavator Operator ...

Excavator Operator

Dulles, VA

$22.25 - $29.50/hr

Mainline Excavator Operator - Underground Utilities (CAT 340) Location: Front Royal, VA Position ... Team Lead Lead the Dig - Precision Deep Utility Operations! Are you an expert stick-hand who knows ...

Excavator Operator

Front Royal, VA ยท On-site

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

Mainline Excavator Operator - Underground Utilities (CAT 340) Location: Front Royal, VA Position ... Team Lead Lead the Dig - Precision Deep Utility Operations! Are you an expert stick-hand who knows ...

Excavator Operator

Hagerstown, MD ยท On-site

$22.25 - $29.50/hr

Mainline Excavator Operator - Underground Utilities (CAT 340) Location: Hagerstown, MD Position ... Team Lead Lead the Dig - Precision Deep Utility Operations! Are you an expert stick-hand who knows ...

Excavator Operator

Charles Town, WV ยท On-site

$21.50 - $28.25/hr

Team Lead Lead the Dig Precision Deep Utility Operations! Are you an expert stick-hand who knows how to keep a pipe crew moving safely and production high? We are hiring a Mainline Excavator Operator ...

Excavator Operator

Charles Town, WV ยท On-site

$21.50 - $28.25/hr

Mass Excavator Operator - Heavy Earthmoving (CAT 352) Location: Charles Town, WV Position Type ... Perform deep bulk excavations and ground prep to support underground utility installation crews.

Excavator Operator

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$25.50 - $33.75/hr

Mass Excavator Operator - Heavy Earthmoving (CAT 352) Location: Charles Town, WV Position Type ... Perform deep bulk excavations and ground prep to support underground utility installation crews.

Excavator Operator

Charles Town, WV ยท On-site

$21.50 - $28.25/hr

Mass Excavator Operator - Heavy Earthmoving (CAT 352) Location: Charles Town, WV Position Type ... Perform deep bulk excavations and ground prep to support underground utility installation crews.

Excavator Operator

Frederick, MD ยท On-site

$22.25 - $29.50/hr

Team Lead Lead the Dig Precision Deep Utility Operations! Are you an expert stick-hand who knows how to keep a pipe crew moving safely and production high? We are hiring a Mainline Excavator Operator ...

Excavator Operator

Baltimore, MD ยท On-site

$35 - $42/hr

Excavator Operator Pay: $35-$42/hr based on experience Travel: Extensive Overnight Travel required ... Execute deep excavations using trench boxes, shoring systems, and sheeting * Maintain safe ...

Excavator Operator

Lewisville, TX

$21 - $27.75/hr

Build Your Future with a Company Where Extraordinary Commitment Runs Deep Extraordinary commitment ... The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation ...

Excavator Operator

Lewisville, TX ยท On-site

$21 - $27.75/hr

Build Your Future with a Company Where Extraordinary Commitment Runs Deep Extraordinary commitment ... The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation ...

Excavator Operator

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Trade Management is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to work on various construction ... Excavator 329 class or bigger * digging deep trenches 10' + * Been able to dig to grade following a ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for deep excavator operator in the United States is $26.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Excavator Operator

Charles Town, WV โ€ข On-site

$21.50 - $28.25/hr

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Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Mainline Excavator Operator โ€“ Underground Utilities (CAT 340)

Location: Charles Town, WV

Position Type: Direct Placement (Full-Time, Permanent)

Primary Machine: CAT 340 (Mainline Configuration)

Reports To: Team Lead

Lead the Dig โ€“ Precision Deep Utility Operations!

Are you an expert stick-hand who knows how to keep a pipe crew moving safely and production high? We are hiring a Mainline Excavator Operator for a direct placement opportunity in Charles Town, WV.

In this key role, youโ€™ll take the controls of a CAT 340 to dig deep mainlines to exact line and grade, set and advance heavy trench boxes, place structures, and protect the crew working in the ditch below.

Key Responsibilities
  • Precision Mainline Trenching: Operate a CAT 340 (Mainline Configuration) to dig trenches to tight line and grade tolerances for underground utility systems (water, sewer, storm).
  • Shored Trenching & Structure Setting: Expertly set, align, and advance heavy trench boxes/shoring while picking and setting pipe sections and utility structures.
  • Crew Safety Leadership: Work directly over and in constant rhythm with the pipe crew inside open trenches, maintaining top-tier situational awareness.
  • Daily Logging & Maintenance: Complete required daily equipment logs, perform pre- and post-trip walkarounds, check fluid levels, and report maintenance needs.
  • Team Collaboration: Work in close partnership with your Team Lead and grade checkers to safely meet daily production targets.
Candidate Requirements
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years of handsโ€‘on experience operating heavy excavators on underground utility and mainline pipelaying projects.
  • Pipelaying Expertise: Proven background trenching to line and grade, setting structures and managing deep utility excavations.
  • Certifications & Compliance: Active OSHA 10 certification and a valid Driver's License are required.
  • Technical Skills: Expert ability to set (โ€ฆ safety around working ground crews.
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