Underground Heavy Equipment Operator (Alexandria)

Position summary

Our Underground Utility Equipment Operators are a key part of the crew who are responsible for trenching, plowing, or boring communication cable, fiber optic cable, electric cable, gas line and conduit.

Qualifications

You are required to have:

• Valid driver's license
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment around other utilities, such as electric and gas
• Experience with construction, landscaping, farm work, or related
• Self-motivated with ability to following oral and written instruction
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with a wide variety of personalities

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Class A CDL
• Utility construction experience

Location

This position is located in Alexandria, MN.

Benefits

Arvig offers a competitive wage, overtime potential, and an excellent benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, PTO, holidays, education reimbursement, company service discounts and FREE internet*

Starting wages:

• Non-CDL Holders: $24.19
• Class A CDL Holders: $26.01

Minnesota's Small Town, Employee-Owned Tech Giant

As one of the largest independent broadband service providers in the nation, Arvig serves residential and business customers throughout Minnesota and beyond. Headquartered in Perham, Minnesota, Arvig provides broadband and telecommunications services, including high-speed internet, TV, phone, home and farm security and business services.

With approximately 900 employees, we keep our quality standards of ownership, engagement, efficiency and knowledge top-of-mind as we conduct business every day. Our culture is built on leadership behaviors integral to our success, which include courage, humble, open-mindedness, integrity and respect. Having the best employees anywhere is what we consider to be the Arvig Advantage.

Women and minorities encouraged to apply.

We are unable to sponsor H1B visas.

Drug test

*At your primary residence located in an Arvig service area.