Digger Derrick Operator

Position Overview

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Telecommunications Operator to our passionate team of environmental professionals.

Primary:
Kokomo, IN

Additional Locations:
Northern Indiana

Work Site:
On Site

Travel:
Up to 75% across Northern Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Travel and lodging provided.

• Pay: $22-$26/hr based on direct experience – Paid Weekly
• $175 weekly per diem
• 40‑50 hour work week
• Paid travel & lodging

• Drive and operate a derrick digger truck with a 30’ pole trailer.
• Maintain a clean valid CDL driver’s license.
• Work with maintenance crew, assist as laborer when not operating equipment.
• Train others on proper operation of equipment.
• Operate communications devices per company policies.
• Operate company vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment per company policies.
• Utilize and become proficient with tasks, tools, test equipment and information to enhance business results.
• Adhere to industry-specific, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Complete paperwork, time sheets, test results, vehicle inspection, and logs.
• Visually assess digging areas to ensure staking/located prior to digging.
• Always comply with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices per DRG policy or customer special requests.
• Report all personal and vehicle accidents/incidents immediately to supervisors, assist in investigations.
• Assist with job site setup and clean‑up as needed.
• Operate construction equipment safely in urban and rural areas.
• Perform site restoration work.
• Safely load equipment, secure load, transport, and unload construction equipment.

• Must have a CDL‑A license.
• Comfortable traveling between locations within the utility client service territory.
• Must work full time with minimum 40‑45 hours per week.
• Experience and travel flexibility used to determine compensation.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job‑specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee‑owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Locations throughout the United States.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employment Type:

Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations:
Up to 75%