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Turner Mining Group

Excavator Operator

Front Royal, VA · 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 ...

Turner Mining Group

Excavator Operator

Sterling, VA · 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 ...

Turner Mining Group

Excavator Operator

Front Royal, VA · 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 ...

Turner Mining Group

Excavator Operator

Dulles, VA · 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 ...

Turner Mining Group

Excavator Operator

Hagerstown, MD · 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 ...

Turner Mining Group

Excavator Operator

Washington, DC · On-site

$25.50 - $33.75/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 ...

TeamSoft

Excavator Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

... deep trenches 10' + * Been able to dig to grade following a laser * Be familiar with OSHA digging safety standards * Experience with trenching and excavation * Ability to read and follow site plans ...

Zachry

Excavator Operator - Water - Sewer

Turkey, TX

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

Operate heavy excavation equipment safely under the direction of the supervisor. * Slope, bench, or ... Dig around and assist in exposing live utilities. * Maintain sub-grade and assist in setting up ...

Zachry

Excavator Operator - Water - Sewer

Turkey, TX · On-site

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

Operate heavy excavation equipment safely under the direction of the supervisor. * Slope, bench, or ... Dig around and assist in exposing live utilities. * Maintain sub-grade and assist in setting up ...

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Excavator Operator

Front Royal, VA • On-site

Turner Mining Group
Coal, Metals and Minerals Mining • 201 - 500 employees
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$20.75 - $27.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Mainline Excavator Operator - Underground Utilities (CAT 340)
Location: Front Royal, VA
Position Type: Direct Placement (Full-Time, Permanent)
Primary Machine: CAT 340 (Mainline Configuration)
Reports To: 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 for a direct placement opportunity in Front Royal, VA.
In this key role, you'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 hands-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, advance, and step trench boxes safely around working ground crews.

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