Underground Crew Member

CDB Utility; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CDB Utility seeks experienced laborers and equipment operators for full-time outdoor roles in underground utility construction. The work is 100% outside, with travel within the state and region and some overnight stays.

Applicants should have at least 2+ years operating construction equipment and a valid driver's license; Class A CDL is preferred. Travel and overnight stays are required as part of field assignments and crew rotations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating equipment in a construction environment.
• Valid driver's license; Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate power shovels, drills, mini-excavators, hydro-vac or backhoes.
• Follow digging plans, machine capabilities and safe digging procedures.
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines.
• Backfill excavations and perform directional drill boring as needed.
• Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
• Move materials around the site and to/from shop yard.
• Conduct daily maintenance inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate machinery

Hand digging

Plan reading

Safety procedures

CDL preferred

Job description

CDB is looking for experienced laborers and equipment operators to join our crews in the underground utility construction industry. These are full time positions in a growing market. Work is 100% outside in all elements. Travel within the state and region is required, with some being overnight.

Some of the experience we are looking for includes:

• Ability to operatepower machinery, such as power shovels,horizontal directional drills, mini-excavators, hydro-vac or backhoes. Hand digging of potholes along a route.
• Become familiar with digging plans, machinecapabilitiesand limitations, and with efficient and safe digging proceduresin a givenapplication.
  

• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings whenoperatingmachines so that work can be performed to specifications.

• Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, ordirectional drill boring.

• Receive written or oral instructionsregardingmaterial movement or excavation.

• Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site,or to and fromshopyard.

• Conduct maintenance inspections on vehicles and equipment daily.

• Other duties as assigned.

Must have:

• Valid driver's license. Preference will be given to those with a Class A CDL.
• 2+ years of experience operating equipment in a construction environment.