Experienced Dirt Hoe / Excavator Operator

Experienced Dirt Hoe / Excavator Operator

Location: Thonotosassa, FL
Pay: $26.00–$30.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Assignment: Long-term opportunity (6+ months)
Position Type: Temp-to-Hire

Tradeco Construction Staffing is seeking an experienced Dirt Hoe / Excavator Operator for an underground utility and civil construction project in Thonotosassa, FL.

We are looking for a dependable, safety-conscious operator with strong experience operating excavators on underground utility projects. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working alongside pipelayers and underground utility crews while performing accurate trenching, excavation, grading, and earthmoving operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate excavators for trenching, excavation, grading, and underground utility installation.
• Dig trenches to specified depths, widths, and grades.
• Work alongside pipelayers and underground utility crews.
• Perform precision excavation around existing utilities and structures.
• Assist with pipe bedding, backfilling, and material placement.
• Read grade stakes, elevations, and site plans.
• Maintain safe excavation and trenching practices.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns.
• Communicate effectively with foremen, ground personnel, and spotters.
• Maintain production while protecting existing underground infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of excavator operating experience preferred.
• Previous experience with underground utilities, storm drainage, sewer, or water main construction.
• Ability to dig accurately to line and grade.
• Experience working around existing underground utilities.
• Knowledge of excavation safety and OSHA trenching requirements.
• Ability to operate safely in tight or congested work areas.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.

Preferred Experience

• Experience operating different sizes of excavators.
• GPS or machine-control experience.
• Previous Florida civil construction experience.
• Experience working directly with underground pipe crews.

Additional Information

• Pay: $26–$30 per hour, depending on experience.
• Monday through Friday schedule.
• No regular overtime anticipated.
• Drug screening and background check required.
• Long-term project expected to last more than six months.
• Temp-to-hire opportunity: After completing 600 hours, you may have the opportunity to be hired directly by the customer.

Interested?

If you have underground utility experience and can confidently operate an excavator, we want to hear from you!

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