Underground Construction Technician - Potholing & HDD Support

Job Description

Job Description

Underground Construction Technician – Support Nationwide HDD Operations for Snam Communications Inc

Company: SNAM Communications Inc.

Location : Utah – Salt Lake City area with travel to project sites throughout the state

Pay: 25–35 per hour, based on experience and equipment skills

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Regular project travel required; overnight travel may be necessary depending on project location

The Opportunity

SNAM Communications is hiring Underground Construction Technicians to support horizontal directional drilling and underground telecommunications infrastructure projects throughout Utah.

This is a hands-on outdoor construction role for dependable people who are comfortable working hard, working safely, and supporting a crew in changing field conditions. Previous underground utility experience is helpful, but it is not required for every candidate. Strong candidates may come from landscaping, excavation, roadwork, utility construction, or other physically demanding outdoor trades.

Candidates with mini-excavator, hydro-vac, potholing, or underground utility experience may qualify for the higher end of the pay range.

What You’ll Do

• Support HDD crews with potholing, excavation, handhole installation, backfill, cleanup, and general underground construction work.
• Use hydro-vac and high-pressure water equipment to expose underground utilities safely.
• Dig and expose utilities at locations identified through 811 markings before drilling begins.
• Assist with installing handholes, flower pots, conduit infrastructure, and related underground components.
• Perform physical digging and shovel work when mechanical excavation is not appropriate.
• Operate or assist with mini excavators and other equipment when qualified.
• Help the crew stay ahead of drilling operations so production is not delayed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company and project safety procedures.
• Work closely with the entire crew and understand that one person’s actions can affect the productivity and safety of everyone on the project.
• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, dirt, mud, and changing weather conditions.
• Travel to project locations throughout Utah as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable and willing to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Strong safety mindset.
• Team-oriented attitude.
• Comfortable working around heavy equipment and active construction operations.
• Able to perform repeated digging, lifting, carrying, and manual labor throughout the workday.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to complete required employment verification.
• Willing and able to travel to project sites.

Preferred Experience

• Underground utilities or telecommunications construction.
• Hydro-vac or vacuum excavation.
• Potholing and utility exposure.
• Mini excavator operation.
• Landscaping, excavation, road construction, or similar outdoor labor.
• Familiarity with 811 markings.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn construction equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

• 25–35 per hour depending on experience and skills.
• Weekly pay.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Performance and project-completion bonus opportunities.
• Prevailing-wage project opportunities when applicable.
• Employee referral bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off based on company eligibility requirements.
• Per diem, lodging, or project travel support when applicable.
• Paid training and advancement opportunities.
• Access to safety and equipment training.
• Company vehicle access when required by the position.
• Tool support/replacement program.

What Success Looks Like

Successful team members are reliable, safety-conscious, physically capable, and willing to do whatever is needed to keep the HDD crew productive. You do not need to know every aspect of directional drilling on day one, but you must be willing to learn, work hard, and contribute to the team.

About SNAM Communications

SNAM Communications Inc. is a telecommunications infrastructure construction company supporting underground and aerial network projects. Our underground teams perform directional drilling, conduit installation, utility exposure, and related infrastructure work for telecommunications and public-sector projects. Learn more at

Snam Communications Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.