Underground Construction Tech — HDD Crew Travel Utah

The Contractor Consultants; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Per diem, lodging, or project travel

Paid time off

Paid training and advancementOpportuni

Company vehicle access

Tool support/replacement program

Job summary

SNAM Communications Inc. is hiring Underground Construction Technicians to support horizontal directional drilling and underground telecom projects across Utah. This hands-on outdoor role requires physical stamina, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to travel to multiple project sites.

Ideal candidates may come from outdoor trades such as landscaping or roadwork. Experience with hydro‑vac, potholing, or mini excavators is a plus, but not required for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Strong safety mindset and team orientation.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across Utah.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.
• Travel to project locations throughout Utah as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety mindset

Team player

Willingness to travel

Authorized to work in the UnitedStates

Tools

Mini excavator operation

Hydro‑vac equipment handling

Potholing

Job description

SNAM Communications Inc. is hiring Underground Construction Technicians to support horizontal directional drilling and underground telecom projects across Utah. This hands-on outdoor role requires physical stamina, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to travel to multiple project sites.

Ideal candidates may come from outdoor trades such as landscaping or roadwork. Experience with hydro‑vac, potholing, or mini excavators is a plus, but not required for all applicants.