Underground Utilities Operator: Safe, Skilled & Efficient

Emery Sapp & Sons; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons is seeking a skilled Underground Utilities Operator to join our construction team. The role involves operating heavy equipment for underground utility installation, including storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, and drainage systems.

The ideal candidate will trench, excavate, and read grade stakes and utility plans while adhering to strict safety standards. Responsibilities include operating excavators, backhoes, loaders, and other machinery, coordinating with pipe crews and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment in underground utility construction.
• Experience installing or working around underground utility systems.
• Ability to read grade stakes and understand utility plans.
• Knowledge of trench safety and excavation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, track hoes, backhoes, loaders, and other assigned machinery.
• Perform excavation and trenching work for underground utility installation.
• Assist with the installation of storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, and drainage systems.
• Read and interpret grade stakes, utility plans, blueprints, and site layouts.
• Safely work around existing underground and overhead utilities.
• Perform precise excavation to meet grade specifications and project requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Trenching & excavation

Reading grade stakes & utility plans

Safety minded & OSHA compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Excavators

Track hoes

Backhoes

Loaders

Job description

Emery Sapp & Sons is seeking a skilled Underground Utilities Operator to join our construction team. The role involves operating heavy equipment for underground utility installation, including storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, and drainage systems.

The ideal candidate will trench, excavate, and read grade stakes and utility plans while adhering to strict safety standards. Responsibilities include operating excavators, backhoes, loaders, and other machinery, coordinating with pipe crews and