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Excavator Operator

Turner Mining Group

Hagerstown, MDFull-timeSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Location
Hagerstown, MD
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

OSHA 10 CertificationValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Mainline Excavator Operator will operate a CAT 340 to dig precise utility trenches, set and advance heavy trench boxes, place structures, and ensure crew safety while maintaining equipment logs and collaborating with the team.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CAT 340 OperationTrench Box SettingHeavy Equipment MaintenanceCrew Safety LeadershipUtility Pipelaying

Qualifications

3+ Years Excavator Operation ExperienceOSHA 10 CertificationValid Driver's License

Full job description

Mainline Excavator Operator – Underground Utilities (CAT 340)

Location: Hagerstown, MD

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 Hagerstown, MD.

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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