Mainline Equipment Operator

Job Description

Location: Newark Ohio

Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Foreman

Compensation: $32–$40 per hour (Paid Weekly)

Benefits:

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Damage-Free Performance Bonus

Overtime & Prevailing Wage Opportunities

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Uniform Program

Birthday Boots

OSHA Training Provided

Long-term career path with company support

Summary:

Layton Services is seeking an experienced Mainline Equipment Operator to join our utility installation team. You’ll be responsible for safely operating heavy machinery to dig trenches and install water, sewer, and storm utilities. This role is critical to the successful completion of our excavation projects and requires precision, experience, and a safety-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate excavators to dig to grade around existing utilities and trench boxes

Collaborate with the pipe layer, foreman, and superintendent to ensure safety and efficiency

Proficiently operate various types of heavy machinery

Read and interpret site plans, specs, and cut sheets

Follow instructions and project specifications precisely

Maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety regulations

Perform tasks with attention to quality, safety, and timelines

Handle any other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

3+ years of construction industry experience

2+ years of experience installing mainline utilities through excavation

Proficient in excavation, grading, trenching, and material handling

Ability to interpret project plans and supervisor directions

Understanding of OSHA safety practices (10-hour and trenching training provided)

Core Competencies:

Oral and written comprehension and expression

Clear and effective communication

Reading comprehension and writing ability

Active listening and social perceptiveness

Near vision accuracy

Commitment to confidentiality and ethical communication

Alternate Job Titles:

Utility Excavator Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator – Utilities

Excavation Equipment Specialist

Mainline Utility Equipment Operator

Construction Machinery Operator

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Keywords for Job Boards:

Heavy equipment operator, mainline utilities, excavator operator, trenching, grading, OSHA 10, sewer installation, water line operator, underground utilities, utility construction jobs, infrastructure excavation, utility crew operator, storm drain installation, construction equipment careers.

Full-time