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Digger Derrick Operator (Ithaca)
GPT Renewables
compensation:
Salary 70,000 + Per Diem $50.00 Plus lodging Mon-Thurs.
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
mid level
job title:
Digger Derrick Operator
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Compensation: 70,000 base salary(Prevailing wage opportunities may apply on qualifying projects)
Per Diem: $50/day plus hotel accommodations provided for eligible overnight travel assignments
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5x8-hour shifts
Travel: Required throughout New York State
Start Date: 7/6/2026
Key Responsibilities
Operate digger derrick equipment for pole installation, pole removal, drilling, excavation, and material handling
Support installation and removal of utility, communication, and surveillance poles
Handle utility materials and equipment, including transformers, reclosers, and related hardware
Perform equipment inspections and maintain required logs and documentation
Follow safe rigging, lifting, outrigger setup, and equipment operation procedures
Coordinate with ground crews, signal persons, and supervisors on active construction sites
Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safety meetings, and site-specific safety programs
Maintain compliance with company, customer, and regulatory safety requirements
Must-Have Qualifications
Valid CDL Class A or Class B License
Valid New York State Class F Hoisting Machine Operator License
Valid DOT Medical Card
Minimum 3 years of experience operating digger derrick or similar utility construction equipment
Ability and willingness to travel (75%) throughout New York State
Ability to work outdoors in active construction environments and varying weather conditions
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Ability to pass a background check/MVR
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in utility pole work, telecommunications, electrical distribution, or renewable energy construction
Prior experience operating boom trucks or similar utility construction equipment
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
NCCCO Certification or equivalent operator training
First Aid / CPR Certification
Candidates within approximately 2–3 hours of Ithaca, NY are preferred; however, all qualified candidates able to meet travel requirements will be considered.
Benefits
Direct Hire Employment
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Eligibility After One Year of Employment
Employer 401(k) Match (subject to plan eligibility requirements)
GPT Renewables is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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