Heavy Equipment Operator- Foreman

AllSkills Recruiting
  • Columbus, Ohio
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Heavy Equipment Operators & Foreman – Utilities / Telecom Construction

    Heavy Equipment Operators and Foremen needed to support large-scale underground utility and telecom infrastructure projects in the Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio markets. These projects include deep excavation, conduit installation, manholes, and utility construction supporting major data center developments.

    Easy Apply, send resume to

    robertpirtle@allskillsrecruiting.com


    Columbus, Dayton & Cincinnati, OH can live within 1 hour of either city

    Pay:

    • Foreman: $40-$45/hr DOE
    • Level 2 & 3 Operators: $37-$42/hr DOE
    • Overtime Available

    Direct Hire | Full Benefits Day One | Relocation Assistance Available


    Responsibilities

    • Safely operate a variety of heavy construction equipment on underground utility projects.
    • Perform deep trench excavation (12–15 feet) around existing live utilities.
    • Install conduit, manholes, and related underground infrastructure.
    • Adapt quickly to operating different types of heavy equipment as project needs change.
    • Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures, including trench protection requirements.

    Foreman Responsibilities

    • Lead and supervise field crews on underground utility projects.
    • Read and interpret construction drawings and utility prints.
    • Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers, Construction Managers, engineers, inspectors, and customers.
    • Ensure projects remain on schedule while maintaining quality and safety standards.


    Requirements

    Preferred Qualifications

    • 4–10+ years of heavy equipment or utility construction experience (Foreman).
    • Experience with deep excavation and trench box systems, including double-stack trench boxes.
    • Experience working around energized or live underground utilities.
    • Utility, telecom, or underground infrastructure experience required.
    • Data center construction experience is a strong plus.
    • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.


    Benefits

    What We Offer

    • Direct Hire Position – Benefits Begin Day One
    • $37-$45 per hour plus overtime
    • Company truck for Foremen (take-home vehicle)
    • $5,000-$7,500 Relocation Assistance
    • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Company pays approximately 80%)
    • 10 Paid Holidays
    • 80-160 Hours Paid Time Off
    • Stable, long-term career with opportunities for advancement

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.



    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbus, Ohio
    Websitehttps://allskillsrecruiting.com/

    Skills

    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Drawingsunmatched
    • Construction Equipmentunmatched
    • Construction Supportunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Excavationunmatched
    • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Network Operations Centerunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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