Underground Utilities Equipment Operator - Full-Time

AR Utilities; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

AR Utilities & Excavation LLC in San Antonio, TX is seeking experienced small equipment operators to join underground utility construction crews. The role blends hands-on equipment operation with general labor on active sites, installing water, sewer, storm drainage, and fire protection lines.

Candidates should be dependable, safety-minded, and able to work with pipe layers and crew members to meet daily production goals while maintaining a clean, organized jobsite.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating small construction equipment is required.
• Experience operating skid steers, mini excavators, trenchers, or compactors.
• Underground utility construction experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of excavation, trenching, grading, and backfilling operations.
• Ability to safely operate equipment around personnel and existing utilities.
• Willingness to perform physical construction labor when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate assigned small construction equipment.
• Perform minor excavation and trenching for underground utility installations.
• Assist with excavation for water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and fire line construction.
• Operate skid steers and compact track loaders to move materials, load trucks, and maintain jobsites.
• Operate mini excavators to perform trench excavation, utility exposure, and backfill activities.
• Perform grading, leveling, and site preparation work.
• Operate trench compactors, rollers, and other compaction equipment.
• Assist with placing pipe bedding materials and backfilling utility trenches.
• Load, unload, and transport materials around active construction sites.
• Work closely with foremen and utility crews to maintain daily production schedules.

Tools

Skid Steers

Mini Excavators

Trenchers

Compact Track Loaders

Walk-Behind Trenchers

Vibratory Rollers

Plate Compactors

Trench Compactors

Jumping Jack Compactors

Small Backhoes

Job description

AR Utilities & Excavation LLC in San Antonio, TX is seeking experienced small equipment operators to join underground utility construction crews. The role blends hands-on equipment operation with general labor on active sites, installing water, sewer, storm drainage, and fire protection lines.

Candidates should be dependable, safety-minded, and able to work with pipe layers and crew members to meet daily production goals while maintaining a clean, organized jobsite.