Underground Utility Operator

Position Title: Operator Reports To: Foreman Department: Field FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Compensation & Benefits: The anticipated pay range for this position is $20.00/ per hour- $28.00/ per hour Precision Underground also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits.

Position Summary Join a team that gets the job done rightsafely, efficiently, and with pride.

As an Underground Utility Operator, youll take the lead in operating specialized equipment to install, repair, and maintain underground utility lines including water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecommunications.

Youll bring hands-on skills, focus, and a strong work ethic to every job site while upholding high standards for safety and quality.

Employees must maintain compliance with all company policies, federal and state labor laws, U.S.

Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Affirmative Action Program requirements.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities Operate excavators, trenchers, backhoes, directional drills, and other specialized equipment to complete trenching and boring tasks.

Install and connect underground utility lines with precision, following all blueprints, specifications, and regulations.

Read and accurately interpret utility maps, job site plans, and construction drawings.

Mark underground utilities and ensure safe digging practices using standard locating equipment.

Demonstrate physical readiness for hard, consistent worklift heavy materials (50+lbs), and perform tasks requiring bending, reaching, climbing, stooping, and a full range of motion.

Maintain all equipment in safe, working conditions through regular checks and preventative care.

Create and maintain a safe work zone that meets OSHA and company standards.

Communicate clearly with your crew, foreman and supervisors to keep operations running smoothly.

Leave every job site better than you found itclean, restored, and up to code.

Follow company safety policies and procedures every time, no exceptions.

Commit to seasonal work demands: 5060 hours per week in the summer, 3040 hours in the winter.

Uphold confidentiality, sign and adhere to a company NDA.

Operate construction equipment/vehicles safely in compliance with DOT regulations (49 CFR Part 391 and related rules).

Perform construction-related duties such as underground utility installation, excavation, and fiber installation.

Maintain accurate logs, records, and reports (DOT driver logs, daily equipment inspections, OSHA safety reports, etc.).

Adhere to all site safety protocols and report hazards immediately.

Attend and complete mandatory OSHA, safety, and compliance training.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Hold certifications in OSHA, trench safety, confined space entry, or utility locatin...