Western North Dakota Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Excavator Operator for infrastructure projects across North Dakota.

Applicants must have experience setting RCP pipe boxes and barrels. While no live utility work is involved pipe experience is essential. Safety and situational awareness around laborers and trench crews is non-negotiable.

This is not an entry-level position were willing to pay above scale for proven talent.

Excavator Operator (Travel North Dakota Projects)

Employer: Gladen Construction Inc. Laporte MN

Pay: Base pay starting at North Dakota Prevailing Wage

(Currently $32.40 $20.65/hr fringe $53.05/hr total compensation)

Willing to negotiate higher rate for experienced operators

Per Diem: $50 per working day

Schedule: 1012 hours/day 56 days/week overtime expected

Travel Required: 100% (Per diem only; lodging not provided)

Seasonal Position: Work anticipated through fall weather permitting

Responsibilities

• - Operate excavators for trenching and placing RCP pipe boxes and barrels
• - Work confidently around laborers and pipe crews with safety in mind
• - Perform light equipment maintenance (fluids greasing inspections)
• - Follow the layout provided for excavation and placement
• - Use radios and hand signals to communicate with ground crew
• - Follow proper trench safety and crew protocols
• - Contribute to a positive team environment and assist where needed

Requirements

• - Full-time travel throughout North Dakota
• - Valid Drivers License (Class A CDL preferred)
• - Excavator experience in utility/pipe/culvert work
• - Familiarity with rigging and laser levels
• - Physically capable of working long outdoor shifts
• - Commitment to safety and collaboration
• EEO Drug Free Work environment
• Position is considered Safety Sensitive

What We Offer

• Total compensation Base pay starts at $53.05/hr
• (Currently $32.40 $20.65/hr fringe $53.05/hr total compensation)
• - Negotiable higher rate for highly skilled operators
• - $50/day per diem (only for days worked)
• - Regular overtime consistent work
• - A solid skilled crew and company that values operators

How to Apply:

Apply directly at email your resume to

Company Information

Gladen Construction Inc. is a third generation family owned company in north central Minnesota thats involved in all types of Heavy and Highway Construction. Our main office and shop is located 14 miles south of Bemidji MN on US highway 71.

As a company we have talents and expertise that enable us to be more diversified such as all types of Excavating Grading Large Box Culverts Piping Utilities Reclamation State County Township Railroad and Mining work. Our employees have good ideas and have the work ethic of our parents and Construction proud of the work we do and personnel that motivate our company. With our fleet of modern equipment a very competent group of supervisory personneland experienced operatorsGladen Construction confident that we can do any type of earth moving projects in the Highway and Heavy Construction fields.

GLADEN CONSTRUCTION INC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND STRONGLY ENCOURAGES WOMEN MINORITIES AND VETERANS TO APPLY.