Underground Utilities Operator – CDL-Ready & Outdoors

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Cambridge (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Precision Underground Utilities LLC in Cambridge, IA, is seeking an Underground Utility Operator to lead installation, repair, and maintenance of water, sewer, gas, electric, and fiber lines. You will operate excavators, trenchers, backhoes, and drills, reading blueprints and maps to ensure precise, safe work.

Beyond equipment operation, the role requires adherence to OSHA, DOT, and safety policies, plus strong teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Hold certifications in OSHA, trench safety, confined space entry, or utility locating.
• Bring experience with GPS, GIS, or field data systems.
• Understand and work with a variety of utility systems including water, electric, gas, and fiber optic.
• Knowledge of construction safety standards and OSHA requirements.
• Familiarity with DOT and CDL driver qualification requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow company compliance policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, trenchers, backhoes, directional drills, and other specialized equipment to complete trenching and boring tasks.
• Install and connect underground utility lines with precision, following all blueprints, specifications, and regulations.
• Read and accurately interpret utility maps, job site plans, and construction drawings.
• Mark underground utilities and ensure safe digging practices using standard locating equipment.
• Demonstrate physical readiness for hard, consistent work—lift heavy materials (50+lbs), and perform tasks requiring bending, reaching, climbing, stooping, and a full range of motion.
• Maintain all equipment in safe, working conditions through regular checks and preventative care.
• Create and maintain a safe work zone that meets OSHA and company standards.
• Communicate clearly with your crew, foreman and supervisors to keep operations running smoothly.
• Leave every job site better than you found it—clean, restored, and up to code.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures every time, no exceptions.
• Commit to seasonal work demands: 50–60 hours per week in the summer, 30–40 hours in the winter.
• Uphold confidentiality, sign and adhere to a company NDA.
• Operate construction equipment/vehicles safely in compliance with DOT regulations (49 CFR Part 391 and related rules).
• Perform construction-related duties such as underground utility installation, excavation, and fiber installation.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and reports (DOT driver logs, daily equipment inspections, OSHA safety reports, etc.).
• Adhere to all site safety protocols and report hazards immediately.
• Attend and complete mandatory OSHA, safety, and compliance training.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

OSHA certifications

Trench safety

Utility locating

GPS/GIS experience

DOT/CDL knowledge

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS

GIS

Field data systems

Blueprints reading

Construction drawings

Job description

Precision Underground Utilities LLC in Cambridge, IA, is seeking an Underground Utility Operator to lead installation, repair, and maintenance of water, sewer, gas, electric, and fiber lines. You will operate excavators, trenchers, backhoes, and drills, reading blueprints and maps to ensure precise, safe work.

Beyond equipment operation, the role requires adherence to OSHA, DOT, and safety policies, plus strong teamwork and communication.