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Turner Mining Group

Excavator Operator

Front Royal, VA · On-site

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

Direct Placement (Full-Time, Permanent) Primary Machine: CAT 340 (Mainline Configuration) Reports ... in the ditch below. Key Responsibilities * Precision Mainline Trenching: Operate a CAT 340 ...

Turner Mining Group

Excavator Operator

Front Royal, VA

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

Direct Placement (Full-Time, Permanent) Primary Machine: CAT 340 (Mainline Configuration) Reports ... in the ditch below. Key Responsibilities * Precision Mainline Trenching: Operate a CAT 340 ...

Turner Mining Group

Excavator Operator

Front Royal, VA · On-site

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

Direct Placement (Full-Time, Permanent) Primary Machine: CAT 340 (Mainline Configuration) Reports ... in the ditch below. Key Responsibilities * Precision Mainline Trenching: Operate a CAT 340 ...

City of Norfolk, VA

Equipment Operator IV

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$48K/yr

Permanent Full-time Job Number: 14084 Department: Parks & Recreation Division: Landscape Services ... repair and ditch maintenance crews. Norfolk's department of Parks and Recreation is proud to ...

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What is the difference between Permanent Ditch vs Drainage Technician?

AspectPermanent DitchDrainage Technician
CertificationsMay require basic excavation or environmental permitsOften requires drainage or civil construction certifications
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, in fields or along waterwaysOutdoor, construction sites, or urban areas
Industry UsageCommon in agriculture, land managementCommon in construction, infrastructure projects
Job FocusMaintaining or constructing ditches for water managementInstalling and repairing drainage systems

While both roles involve outdoor work related to water management, a Permanent Ditch worker primarily focuses on maintaining and constructing ditches for land drainage, often in agricultural settings. A Drainage Technician handles a broader range of drainage systems, including urban infrastructure, requiring more specialized certifications. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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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 6 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.