Underground Electric Construction Equipment Operator

Venus Construction Company; Texas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Venus Construction is seeking an Equipment Operator - Underground Electric to operate excavators, backhoes, loaders and related gear in support of underground electric utility projects. You will excavate, trench, backfill, grade and install conduit while coordinating with crews and following safety protocols.

The ideal candidate has prior underground electric equipment experience, reads basic plans and stakes, and can work safely around utilities and active job sites.

Qualifications

• Previous equipment operation experience in underground electric construction required.
• Experience excavating for conduit, duct banks, vaults, handholes, or related electric infrastructure required.
• Experience supporting wire pulling and primary/secondary underground electric installations preferred.
• Ability to safely operate equipment around existing utilities, structures, and field crews.
• Knowledge of trench safety, excavation safety, utility protection, backfill, and compaction practices.
• Ability to read basic plans, grade stakes, utility markings, and field instructions.
• Must be dependable, safety-minded, and able to work effectively as part of a crew.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, skid steers, trenchers, compactors, or other equipment used in underground electric construction.
• Excavate, backfill, grade, and prepare work areas for conduit, duct banks, vaults, handholes, and related underground electric infrastructure.
• Support bedding, shading, compaction, material handling, and site restoration activities.
• Identify and protect existing utilities, structures, and jobsite features during excavation and equipment operation.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow company safety procedures, excavation safety requirements, and instructions from foremen and supervisors.

Skills

Equipment operation

Underground electric construction

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Read basic plans

Tools

Excavators

Backhoes

Loaders

Skid Steers

Trenchers

Compactors

Job description

Venus Construction is seeking an Equipment Operator - Underground Electric to operate excavators, backhoes, loaders and related gear in support of underground electric utility projects. You will excavate, trench, backfill, grade and install conduit while coordinating with crews and following safety protocols.

The ideal candidate has prior underground electric equipment experience, reads basic plans and stakes, and can work safely around utilities and active job sites.