CNC Maintenance Technician at Ditch Witch: This employee will perform preventive maintenance ... Disassembling and reassembling equipment using a variety of hand and power tools. * Identify and ...
CNC Maintenance Technician at Ditch Witch: This employee will perform preventive maintenance ... Disassembling and reassembling equipment using a variety of hand and power tools. * Identify and ...
Assembler - Ditch Witch (Day Shift)
Perry, OK · On-site
$18.89/hr
Assembler I at Ditch Witch ... This employee performs mechanical work building machinery using various hand and power tools ...
Assembler - Ditch Witch (Day Shift)
Perry, OK · On-site
$18.89/hr
Assembler I at Ditch Witch ... This employee performs mechanical work building machinery using various hand and power tools ...
Machine Operator I at Ditch Witch: This employee will operate one or more of various production ... Set up fixtures, mount parts in fixtures/components, and perform mechanical assemblyusing hand and ...
Machine Operator I at Ditch Witch: This employee will operate one or more of various production ... Set up fixtures, mount parts in fixtures/components, and perform mechanical assemblyusing hand and ...
Gearbox Assembly Mechanic - Ditch Witch (Night Shift)
Perry, OK · On-site
$18.89 - $20/hr
Gearbox Assembly Mechanic I at Ditch Witch: The Gearbox Assembly Mechanic is responsible for ... Prepare and use fixtures, mount components, and perform assembly using hand and air tools (wrenches ...
Gearbox Assembly Mechanic - Ditch Witch (Night Shift)
Perry, OK · On-site
$18.89 - $20/hr
Gearbox Assembly Mechanic I at Ditch Witch: The Gearbox Assembly Mechanic is responsible for ... Prepare and use fixtures, mount components, and perform assembly using hand and air tools (wrenches ...
Machine Operator I at Ditch Witch: This employee will operate one or more of various production ... Set up fixtures, mount parts in fixtures/components, and perform mechanical assemblyusing hand and ...
Machine Operator I at Ditch Witch: This employee will operate one or more of various production ... Set up fixtures, mount parts in fixtures/components, and perform mechanical assemblyusing hand and ...
CNC Machine Operator - Ditch Witch (All Shifts)
Perry, OK · On-site
$18.89/hr
Machine Operator I at Ditch Witch: This employee will operate one or more of various production ... Set up fixtures, mount parts in fixtures/components, and perform mechanical assembly using hand and ...
CNC Machine Operator - Ditch Witch (All Shifts)
Perry, OK · On-site
$18.89/hr
Machine Operator I at Ditch Witch: This employee will operate one or more of various production ... Set up fixtures, mount parts in fixtures/components, and perform mechanical assembly using hand and ...
Gearbox Assembly Mechanic I at Ditch Witch: The Gearbox Assembly Mechanic is responsible for ... Prepare and use fixtures, mount components, and perform assembly using hand and air tools (wrenches ...
Gearbox Assembly Mechanic I at Ditch Witch: The Gearbox Assembly Mechanic is responsible for ... Prepare and use fixtures, mount components, and perform assembly using hand and air tools (wrenches ...
Gearbox Assembly Mechanic I at Ditch Witch: The Gearbox Assembly Mechanic is responsible for ... Prepare and use fixtures, mount components, and perform assembly using hand and air tools (wrenches ...
Gearbox Assembly Mechanic I at Ditch Witch: The Gearbox Assembly Mechanic is responsible for ... Prepare and use fixtures, mount components, and perform assembly using hand and air tools (wrenches ...
General Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
$18 - $35/hr
Place gravel on grade in ditch. * Keep job site, trucks, equipment and operations center clean, maintained and organized. * Use power operated and hand operated soil and aggregate compaction ...
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General Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
$18 - $35/hr
Place gravel on grade in ditch. * Keep job site, trucks, equipment and operations center clean, maintained and organized. * Use power operated and hand operated soil and aggregate compaction ...
General Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Nixa, MO · On-site
$18 - $35/hr
Place gravel on grade in ditch. * Keep job site, trucks, equipment and operations center clean, maintained and organized. * Use power operated and hand operated soil and aggregate compaction ...
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General Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Nixa, MO · On-site
$18 - $35/hr
Place gravel on grade in ditch. * Keep job site, trucks, equipment and operations center clean, maintained and organized. * Use power operated and hand operated soil and aggregate compaction ...
Farm Irrigator
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Cleans and maintains ditch banks by burning and spraying weeds to ensure an adequate flow of water to the farm, and prepares ditches and fields for irrigation by cleaning ditches or dragging pastures.
Farm Irrigator
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Cleans and maintains ditch banks by burning and spraying weeds to ensure an adequate flow of water to the farm, and prepares ditches and fields for irrigation by cleaning ditches or dragging pastures.
Farm Irrigator
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Cleans and maintains ditch banks by burning and spraying weeds to ensure an adequate flow of water to the farm, and prepares ditches and fields for irrigation by cleaning ditches or dragging pastures.
Farm Irrigator
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Cleans and maintains ditch banks by burning and spraying weeds to ensure an adequate flow of water to the farm, and prepares ditches and fields for irrigation by cleaning ditches or dragging pastures.
Farm Irrigator
Grand View, ID · On-site
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Cleans and maintains ditch banks by burning and spraying weeds to ensure an adequate flow of water to the farm, and prepares ditches and fields for irrigation by cleaning ditches or dragging pastures.
Farm Irrigator
Grand View, ID · On-site
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Cleans and maintains ditch banks by burning and spraying weeds to ensure an adequate flow of water to the farm, and prepares ditches and fields for irrigation by cleaning ditches or dragging pastures.
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CDL A Driver
Vandergrift, PA · On-site
Install catv spans, driveway and road bores with stick boring, plowing, trenching, hand digging, and installing peds, vaults, etc. Knowledge of Ditch Witch or Vermeer operation a plus Apply to this ...
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CDL A Driver
Vandergrift, PA · On-site
Install catv spans, driveway and road bores with stick boring, plowing, trenching, hand digging, and installing peds, vaults, etc. Knowledge of Ditch Witch or Vermeer operation a plus Apply to this ...
RODMAN
Atlantic Beach, FL · On-site
... ditch or pond Hand-eye coordination Endurance Ability to understand and communicate information Ability to use necessary tools and machines
RODMAN
Atlantic Beach, FL · On-site
... ditch or pond Hand-eye coordination Endurance Ability to understand and communicate information Ability to use necessary tools and machines
Drop Bury Technician
Flint, MI · On-site
$1K/wk
Experienced operators of Ditch Witch 410 and THE MISSILE equipment strongly encouraged to apply. KEY JOB DUTIES: * Bury service lines minimum 6" to 24" depth with hand trenching when required and ...
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Drop Bury Technician
Flint, MI · On-site
$1K/wk
Experienced operators of Ditch Witch 410 and THE MISSILE equipment strongly encouraged to apply. KEY JOB DUTIES: * Bury service lines minimum 6" to 24" depth with hand trenching when required and ...
Must have own hand tools and possess ability to work off ladders and scaffolding, perform ditch work. Job requires bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, standing and walking. Must be able to lift ...
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Must have own hand tools and possess ability to work off ladders and scaffolding, perform ditch work. Job requires bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, standing and walking. Must be able to lift ...
Drop Bury Technician
Evansville, IN · On-site
$1K/wk
Experienced operators of Ditch Witch 410 and THE MISSILE equipment strongly encouraged to apply. KEY JOB DUTIES: * Bury service lines minimum 6" to 24" depth with hand trenching when required and ...
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Drop Bury Technician
Evansville, IN · On-site
$1K/wk
Experienced operators of Ditch Witch 410 and THE MISSILE equipment strongly encouraged to apply. KEY JOB DUTIES: * Bury service lines minimum 6" to 24" depth with hand trenching when required and ...
Pipe Crew Hillman
$15.75 - $20.75/hr
Safely rig pipe and structures for lifting and placement in ditch * Perform a variety of task ... Operate hand and power tools. * Work is performed under various field and weather conditions * Must ...
Pipe Crew Hillman
$15.75 - $20.75/hr
Safely rig pipe and structures for lifting and placement in ditch * Perform a variety of task ... Operate hand and power tools. * Work is performed under various field and weather conditions * Must ...
Cut, sidehill cut, ditch dig, slot doze, backfill, clear and grub and finish * Demolish, clear and ... Lower terrain by following grade stakes or hand signals * Detect and adjust defects in equipment ...
Cut, sidehill cut, ditch dig, slot doze, backfill, clear and grub and finish * Demolish, clear and ... Lower terrain by following grade stakes or hand signals * Detect and adjust defects in equipment ...
Ditch Hand information
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$14.42 - $15.25
4% of jobs
$15.25 - $16.08
13% of jobs
$16.08 - $16.91
4% of jobs
$16.91 - $17.74
0% of jobs
$17.74 - $18.58
1% of jobs
$18.68 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$18.58 - $19.41
19% of jobs
The median wage is $19.60 / hr.
$19.41 - $20.24
34% of jobs
$20.24 - $21.07
13% of jobs
$21.07 - $21.90
5% of jobs
$21.90 - $22.73
2% of jobs
$22.73 - $23.56
3% of jobs
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$19
$23
How much do ditch hand jobs pay per hour?
What are Ditch Hands?
What is the difference between Ditch Hand vs Excavator Operator?
| Aspect | Ditch Hand | Excavator Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent, on-the-job training | High school diploma or equivalent, certification or licensing often required |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, outdoor, manual labor | Construction sites, operates heavy machinery, outdoor |
| Industry Usage | Common in excavation, landscaping, utility work | Used in excavation, demolition, heavy construction |
| Job Focus | Assisting with ditch digging, site prep | Operating excavator machinery for digging and lifting |
While both Ditch Hands and Excavator Operators work in construction and excavation environments, Ditch Hands typically assist with manual ditch digging and site prep, whereas Excavator Operators operate heavy machinery to perform digging and lifting tasks. The roles differ mainly in skill level, equipment use, and specialization, but both are essential in excavation projects.
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$25.66 - $30/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 5 hours ago
The Toro Company rating
7.8
Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
171st of 417 rated machine equipment manufacturers
Job description
Day Shift, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Typical Starting Pay:
CNC Maintenance Technician Trainee, $18.76/hr.-$23.00/hr.
CNC Maintenance Technician I, $23.10/hr.-$27.00/hr.
CNC Maintenance Technician II, $25.66/hr.-$30.00/hr.
What Can We Give You?
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching up to 4%, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, and more!
CNC Maintenance Technician at Ditch Witch:
This employee will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all kinds of manufacturing equipment including CNC controlled lathes, machining centers, presses, and welding robots at all Ditch Witch locations. He/she will also perform other duties as assigned.
What Will You Do?
Troubleshoot & repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system problems on all types of manufacturing equipment. This may include:
Listening to, observing, and operating machines.
Analyzing performance and diagnosing the problem.
Disassembling and reassembling equipment using a variety of hand and power tools.
Identify and repair or replace components.
Climb on and crawl under and inside machines.
Work at heights, in tight quarters, and in awkward positions.
Use diagnostic equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, chart recorders, precision measuring devices and other test instruments.
Diagnose and repair CNC and PC based computer control systems and closed loop servo systems.
Read information from electrical schematics, technical manuals, and written instructions.
Service and maintain air conditioners and refrigeration units on manufacturing equipment.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance, including lubrication, on manufacturing equipment.
Use computers (SAP) to locate parts and process work notifications.
What Do You Need?
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Meet typical expectations for safety, productivity, attendance, and quality of work.
Able to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
Work well with and effectively communicate with others.
Have appropriate reading, clerical and computer skills, with knowledge of SAP a plus.
CNC Maintenance Technician Trainee:
Formal electrical, electronic, and mechanical training and/or experience repairing and maintaining machine tools preferred.
Be self-motivated and able to take direction from peers, mentors, trainers, and leadership.
CNC Maintenance Technician I:
3 years' experience working in an industrial environment, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment required.
Formal electrical, electronic, and mechanical training and/or experience repairing and maintaining machine tools preferred.
Be self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.
CNC Maintenance Technician II:
5 years' experience working in industrial environment, repairing, and maintaining machine tools required.
Formal electrical, electronic, and mechanical training and/or relevant experience required.
Perform geometric alignments on machine tools.
Able to handle multiple and/or complex tasks effectively.
Work well with others, including leading small groups to complete tasks.
Be self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.
Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.
Work Environment:
Manufacturing plant conditions (indoors, with variable temperature and humidity, noise, and dirt).
Physical hazards such as powered vehicles, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, powered machinery, live electrical circuits of up to 480 volts, sharp objects, and moving machinery.
Working with hazardous materials, including solvents, oils, grease, and coolant.
During emergencies, shifts of up to 12 hours.
Changing workloads, overtime, and priorities (at times changing with short notice).
Some travel (air and highway) to off-site training schools.
Close cooperation with managers and operators.
Regularly lift and position parts weighing up to 25 pounds & occasionally over 50 pounds.
The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.
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