Lead Heavy Equipment Operator – Underground Utilities

Zohorecruit; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Company truck (take-home)

Benefits day one

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Dayton, OH is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators and Foremen to support underground utility and telecom construction projects across the Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati markets. Projects include deep excavation, conduit installation, manholes, and data center infrastructure.

The roles offer direct hire, benefits from day one, overtime, and relocation assistance. Foremen lead crews, read drawings, coordinate with project managers, and ensure safety and schedule

Qualifications

• 4–10+ years of heavy equipment or utility construction experience (Foreman).
• Experience with deep excavation and trench box systems.
• Experience around energized or live underground utilities.
• Utility, telecom, or underground infrastructure experience required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a variety of heavy construction equipment on underground utility projects.
• Install conduit, manholes, and related underground infrastructure.
• Adapt quickly to operating different types of heavy equipment as project needs change.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures, including trench protection requirements.
• Lead and supervise field crews on underground utility projects.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and utility prints.
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers, Construction Managers, engineers, inspectors, and customers.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Job description

Zohorecruit in Dayton, OH is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators and Foremen to support underground utility and telecom construction projects across the Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati markets. Projects include deep excavation, conduit installation, manholes, and data center infrastructure.

The roles offer direct hire, benefits from day one, overtime, and relocation assistance. Foremen lead crews, read drawings, coordinate with project managers, and ensure safety and schedule