Operator - Civil - Lexington, Walton, KY

Operator - Civil - Lexington, Walton, KY

Job Category:
Construction
- Telecom

Requisition Number: OPERA
005296

Posted:
April 17, 2026 | Full-Time

Location:

641 State Route 109 N, Clay, KY 42404, USA (5 Star Electric, LLC)

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Street lighting, and Fiber installations.

Our Core Values:
Guided by Safety, Focused on Communities, Powered by Care.

• Operating and maintaining heavy machinery on construction sites, including bulldozers, excavators, graders and loaders
• Reading and interpreting site plans and blueprints
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment
• Collaborating with supervisors, foreman and other crew members
• Perform manual, strenuous labor within all weather conditions
• Use of mini excavator and skidster for foundation grading and utility trenching
• Consistently meet production expectations set by foreman and/or members of management
• Possess general understanding of safety risks and comfortable working in a safety-sensitive environment
• Ensure company and customer property cleanliness and quality standards are met within the expectations set by experience foreman and/or members of management
• Perform other position duties when requested

• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
• Self‑motivated, goal‑oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
• Organized, able to problem-solve, and solution‑oriented
• Willingness and ability for frequent travel on training requirements and potential overtime including storm work
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills

• Four (4+) years of experience in an operator position in a relevant industry
• OSHA 10 required
• Completion of formal training program or at least four years of verifiable experience
• Compliance to Safety Performance Standards
• May be employee‑performance tested to a higher level with testing and verifiable experience
• Completion of Insulate/Isolate Course – critical review and recommendations from Operations, Safety/Training

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid State of Residence Driver License (required)
• Class A CDL preferred
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and a pre‑employment drug screen
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions (sitting, squatting, standing, walking, climbing, etc.)
• When working on site, must wear common protective safety equipment
• Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and all weather conditions
• May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels while onsite
• Must endure regular exposure to all weather conditions, including hot, cold, humidity and rain

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.