Underground Excavation Technician

Whipple Service Champions

West Valley City (UT)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) match
PTO & Holidays
Life Insurance
Employee Discount
Professional Development

Job summary

Whipple Service Champions is expanding our underground division and seeking experienced utility excavators who know how to safely expose, trench, and support repairs on water, sewer, and other buried service lines. If you’ve spent your time digging around live utilities, identifying line paths, and operating excavation equipment with precision, this role is built for you.

Whipple Service Champions offers health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with match, PTO and holidays, life insurance,

Qualifications

  • 1+ year utility-focused excavation experience.
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in all conditions.
  • Valid driver's license with clean record.
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn underground utility work.
  • Ability to work in trenches and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

  • Excavate and expose water, sewer, and drain lines safely.
  • Operate mini‑excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and trenchers.
  • Dig accurate, safe trenches for repairs and replacements.
  • Support plumbing crews with pipe replacement and underground work.
  • Follow trenching, shoring, confined-space, and utility-locate procedures.
  • Maintain equipment and keep the jobsite clean.
  • Communicate respectfully with homeowners.

Skills

Underground utility excavation
Precision digging
Heavy equipment operation
Trenches & confined spaces
Driver's license
Safety-minded
Plumbing/underground repair support
Utility locating knowledge

Tools

Mini‑excavators
Backhoes
Skid steers
Trenchers

Job description

About the Role

Whipple Service Champions is expanding our underground division and seeking

Overview
About the Role

Whipple Service Champions is expanding our underground division and seeking experienced utility excavators who know how to safely expose, trench, and support repairs on water, sewer, and other buried service lines. If you’ve spent your time digging around live utilities, identifying line paths, and operating excavation equipment with precision, this role is built for you.

Whats In It For You
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • PTO and Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Much more!
Underground Excavation Technician Duties
  • Utility excavation — Safely expose water, sewer, and drain lines using hand digging and equipment
  • Equipment operation — Run mini‑excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and trenchers for utility access
  • Trenching for utilities — Dig accurate, safe trenches for repair and replacement projects
  • Support plumbing crews — Assist with pipe replacement, spot repairs, and underground service work
  • Safety compliance — Follow trenching, shoring, confined‑space, and utility‑locate procedures
  • Maintain equipment, jobsite cleanliness, and documentation
  • Provide respectful, professional communication when interacting with homeowners
What We’re Looking For
  • Underground utility excavation experience — Water, sewer, drainage, or service‑line exposure
  • Precision digging around live utilities
  • Heavy equipment operation — mini‑excavators, backhoes, skid steers
  • Ability to work in trenches, confined spaces, and all weather conditions
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to safe utility excavation practice
  • Prior experience supporting plumbing or underground repair crews
  • Knowledge of utility locating, shoring, and trench safety standards
Requirements
  • 1+ year utility‑focused excavation experience
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in all conditions
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn underground utility work
  • Ability to work in trenches and confined spaces

Whipple Service Champions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Posted Min Pay Rate

USD $20.00/Hr.

Posted Max Pay Rate

USD $30.00/Hr.

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