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Operator - Wet Utilities

DDS Companies
Cripple Creek, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026
Do you want to help make a difference in building America’s infrastructure?

Since 1953, Miller Pipeline has been a leader in building and maintaining America’s infrastructure as a premier underground pipeline construction and repair contractor. Our workforce is made up of highly trained and skilled employees totaling over 5,000 with office locations in 23 states. While continually investing in gas infrastructure programs, Miller Pipeline’s revenues have continued to grow year over year.

Thinking about joining our team and building a career here? There is no better time than now!

At Miller Pipeline you will gain:

  • Growth opportunities for career advancement (Grow Here at Miller Pipeline)
  • Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits
  • A team-oriented atmosphere centered around our core values of Safety, Quality, Commitment, and Reputation (Our Core Values)
  • On-the-job work and safety training
  • Employee recognition programs, Employee Care Fund, and more (also see Annual Company Picnics)
  • Take a look at our field work by watching the Day In The Life video.

Miller Pipeline is looking for Operators who can safely operate heavy equipment around overhead and underground utilities. Successful candidates must be able to communicate effectively, have prior work experience with heavy equipment operating and installing wet utilities.





Main Responsibilities:

  • Fasten attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
  • Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachments.
  • Move levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
  • Move levers and depress pedals to maneuver tractor and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
  • Feel lever and listen for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
  • Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs on equipment.
  • Maintain all appropriate maintenance records.
  • Assess the area to determine if the utilities were properly located prior to performing the underground work.
  • Review the terrain to determine the best method to perform the job.
  • Travel frequently within the area for work assignments.

Required Qualifications:

  • Prior heavy equipment operating experience.
  • Experience and knowledge with installing wet utilities (water/sewer).
  • Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
  • Current DOT Medical Card, or the ability to obtain one upon employment.
  • High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in lieu of education will be considered.
  • Must pass computer-based testing, specific to the local Customer’s operator qualifications.
  • Travel throughout the state and respond to emergency situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Class A CDL preferred or ability to attain within 90 days.

Hourly Rate: $36.16

health and retirement benefits through the union

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Salary : $36

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