Remote Mini Excavator Operator Jobs in Dallas, TX

Reports To: Construction Manager
Travel Potential: 75–100%
Compensation: $28.00 - $35.00 Hourly + $150/day Per Diem (7 days/week while traveling) + Full Benefits

Company Profile

Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.

With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.

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Job Summary

As the Equipment Operator, you will ultimately be responsible for operating heavy construction equipment to support underground telecommunications and utility construction projects. You will safely perform excavation activities, avoid existing underground utilities, and assist with underground infrastructure installation while ensuring compliance with company safety standards and project requirements. This is a traveling position requiring extensive travel throughout the Midwest. As the Equipment Operator, your customers are Congruex project teams, utility providers, and broadband operators, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through safe equipment operation, quality workmanship, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to)

• Operate heavy construction equipment in compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Load, unload, transport, set up, and safely operate heavy equipment at project sites.
• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and documentation for assigned equipment while maintaining daily communication with supervisors.
• Safely operate heavy equipment around active underground utilities while preventing utility strikes.
• Walk proposed work paths before excavation to verify utility locations and determine safe methods for crossing utilities and obstacles.
• Perform excavation activities including conduit placement, proofing conduits, potholing existing utilities, concrete forming and pouring, asphalt placement, rigging, and setting structures.
• Utilize proper shoring systems during excavation activities.
• Inspect and maintain jobsite equipment and ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and company safety standards.
• Work overtime, weekends, and travel extensively as required to support project schedules.
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Active Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• DOT Medical Card required.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience using utility locating equipment.
• Experience operating heavy equipment around active underground utilities.
• Experience with underground utility construction and excavation.
• Knowledge of basic shoring systems.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to safely operate asphalt rollers, skid steers, backhoes, mini excavators, vacuum trucks, bore machines, and similar heavy construction equipment.
• Familiarity with underground utility locating systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and company safety regulations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating Ditch Witch and Vermeer equipment.
• Experience supporting underground telecommunications construction projects.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able and willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to maintain visual and audible awareness of crew members, vehicles, equipment, and surrounding work areas.
• Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb, push, pull, and work in physically demanding positions for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety boots, safety glasses, hard hat, and other required safety gear.
• Must be able to travel extensively, including overnight travel throughout the Midwest.

Congruex Culture & Benefits

Congruex's culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.

We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
• 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)
• $150/day per diem, paid 7 days per week while traveling
• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more

Additional Employment Information

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks, drug testing, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) reviews.