Underground Crew Member

CDB Utility; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CDB Utility is seeking experienced laborers and equipment operators for full-time outdoor work in underground utility construction. The role involves operating power shovels, drills, mini-excavators, hydro-vac, and backhoes, with travel within the state and region, including overnight stays.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of equipment operation experience and a valid driver’s license; preference for Class A CDL holders. This is a 100% outdoors position with varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to perform digging, trenching, and related activities as per plans and specifications.
• Move materials around the construction site and between yard areas as required.
• Conduct daily inspections of vehicles and equipment and report any issues.
• Receive and follow written or oral instructions for material movement or excavation.
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings to ensure work is performed to specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate heavy machinery

Hand digging

Reading plans

Safety procedures

Tools

Power shovels

Horizontal directional drills

Mini-excavators

Hydro-vac

Backhoes

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.