Excavator Operator

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 youll 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 Drivers License are required.
• Technical Skills: Expert ability to set advance and step trench boxes safely around working ground crews.