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Excavator Operator

Turner Mining Group

Front Royal, VAFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Front Royal, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

OSHA 10 CertificationValid Driver's License

Job overview

Turner Mining Group seeks a Mainline Excavator Operator to precisely trench underground utilities using a CAT 340 in Front Royal, VA. The role involves operating heavy equipment, setting trench boxes, ensuring crew safety, logging equipment activity, and collaborating with team leads to meet production targets.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CAT 340 OperationHeavy Excavator OperationShored TrenchingStructure SettingCrew Safety LeadershipDaily Equipment LoggingTeam Collaboration

Qualifications

3+ Years Excavator ExperienceOSHA 10 CertificationValid Driver's License

Full 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.

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