Equipment Operator - CDL

Position: Equipment Operator - CDL Required
Location: Palisade

Now Hiring:
Traveling Backhoe Operator Anderson Underground - CDL Required Anderson Underground is hiring experienced Backhoe Operators to support traveling underground utility construction crews.

We’re looking for someone with actual backhoe operating experience who can safely support underground utility installation, work around existing utilities, trench, pothole, backfill, expose utilities, and clean up the work area when the job is finished.

This is a fully traveling role. Candidates must be comfortable traveling out of state for extended periods of time.

What we’re looking for:

Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record

Actual backhoe operating experience required

Underground utility experience required

Experience trenching, potholing, back filling, digging, and exposing utilities

Comfortable working around existing/live underground utilities

Ability to backfill, grade, clean up, and restore the work area after utility installation

Experience with fiber, telecom, power, gas, water, or sewer utility work is a plus Ability to safely load and unload equipment from trailers

Ability to read and understand utility maps, prints, job plans, and utility markings

Good communication with crew members, foremen, supervisors, and locators

Willingness to hand dig around utilities and help on the ground when needed

Safety-minded and able to follow OSHA, DOT, and company procedures

Ability to complete daily equipment logs and job reports accurately

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and job site conditions

Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

This is a great fit for someone who has actual backhoe experience, underground utility experience, a Class A CDL, and is comfortable traveling for utility construction work with paid travel and strong per diem.

Schedule:

10 days on / 4 days offWeek 1:
Monday-Friday Week 2:
Monday-Thursday

Hours:

generally averages 50-55 hours per week, but can vary depending on work, weather, and project needs

Work days are typically Monday-Friday, with some Saturdays when customers allow. Crews are currently working toward an every-other-weekend-home schedule.

Travel: flights in and out are paid for, and transportation is provided

Per diem: per working dayPer diem is usually paid on rain days, but there may be cases where employees are sent home due to sustained weather. In those situations, per diem would not be paid and direction will come from the Supervisor.

Pay: based on experience

Winter work can depend on project needs and having the right crew mix in place.
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