Underground Operator

Underground Operator

Pay range: $35–$40 per hour, depending on experience and demonstrated skills

We are looking for an experienced Underground Operator with a strong background in underground utility installation. The ideal candidate will be able to operate equipment productively and safely with limited direction from the foreman while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and other heavy equipment used for underground utility installation.
• Safely excavate around existing underground utilities and infrastructure.
• Maintain proper trench dimensions, depth, grade, and alignment.
• Work closely with pipe layers, laborers, and the foreman to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any safety or mechanical concerns.
• Follow all trenching, excavation, and jobsite safety requirements.
• Recognize changing or unsafe conditions and stop work when conditions or plans are unclear.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow project plans, specifications, and direction from the foreman.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated underground utility construction experience required.
• Proven experience operating excavators and other construction equipment.
• Experience working around existing underground utilities.
• Strong understanding of trench safety and excavation practices.
• Ability to maintain required grades, elevations, and trench requirements.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable attendance and a strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to identify unsafe or unclear conditions and communicate concerns before proceeding.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: use hands to fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

What We're Looking For: The ideal candidate is an experienced underground utility operator who understands that productivity and safety go hand in hand. Candidates should be comfortable making sound decisions in the field, communicating with the foreman and pipe crew, and taking responsibility for the safe and accurate operation of their equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance, Parental leave, Referral program, Vision insurance

Experience: Underground Operator: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person