Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: Telecommunications Directional Drill Operator and Locator

Job Description

This role involves using directional drilling and locator equipment to ensure the precise placement of underground infrastructure. The position requires working on construction projects throughout the service territory, with competitive wages, exceptional benefits, and profit sharing opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety regulations and industry standards at Company, Utility, Local, State, and Federal levels.

• Perform setup and teardown of equipment and job sites, ensuring all hazards are removed.

• Develop a plan for the route by conducting daily surveys and taking measurements for accurate placement of underground infrastructure, ensuring all utilities are located and exposed according to procedures.

• Operate directional drilling equipment safely and efficiently to install underground infrastructure while meeting project specifications.

• Determine water needs based on ground conditions and complete mud mixing for boring, and fill water tanks.

• Maintain and calibrate machinery, tools, and safety equipment as needed, participating in emergency repairs.

• Provide accurate records of job activities and daily equipment reports; perform QC & QA on all equipment and completed work.

• Collaborate with lead, supervisor, and/or manager.

• Perform other duties as assigned by lead, supervisor, and manager.

Essential Skills

• Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment including directional drills, vacuum excavators, mini excavators, skid loaders, trenchers, cable plows, bucket trucks, and aerial lifts.

• Proficiency in accurately operating underground locating equipment and bore rigs.

• Capability to perform maintenance on drill equipment and mixing units.

• Adherence to established standards.

• Ability to work a variable schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and travel as needed.

• Strong oral, written, and organizational skills.

• Self-motivation and ability to work well unsupervised.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and check.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school degree or GED is required.

• A valid Iowa Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire, with tanker endorsement.

• Experience using hand tools and construction equipment preferred.

• 1+ year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Why Work Here?

Experience a balanced work-life with Fridays off and minimal overtime. Enjoy competitive wages, exceptional benefits, and profit-sharing opportunities each year. Mileage and lodging reimbursement for travel over 60 miles. Potential for a company vehicle.

Work Environment

The role is based in Southeast Iowa, operating primarily in areas like Ottumwa, Grinnell, Sigourney, New Sharon, and Newton. Work will be conducted with a team of 5-6 people, primarily operating equipment throughout the day.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Will work Monday through Thursday 6:30am-5:00pm---- FRIDAYS OFF! Not a ton of overtime as they really pride themselves on having a work life balance for their employees. (The project is about a year behind so will work occasional Fridays but pretty rare)

If applicable, mileage (if traveling over 60 miles) and lodging will be reimbursed per our company policy. Wage is competitive, benefits are exceptional, and each team member has the opportunity to receive profit sharing each year.

Pay will be $30-$35 an hour

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oskaloosa,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.