Underground Utility Construction Operator (Travel)

CDB Underground Utility Contractors; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CDB Underground Utility Contractors is seeking experienced laborers and equipment operators to join our crews in Davenport, IA. These full-time positions are 100% outdoors across the region with travel required, including overnight stays. Valid driver’s license is required; Class A CDL preferred.

Upcoming projects involve underground utility construction under varying weather conditions. Candidates should have at least 2+ years operating construction equipment and be prepared to work in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating equipment in a construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate power machinery such as power shovels, HDDs, mini-excavators, hydro-vac or backhoes.
• Follow digging plans and safe digging procedures to meet specs.
• Observe signals and markings when operating machines.
• Backfill excavations and perform rock/concrete breaking or directional drill boring.
• Receive and carry out material movement instructions.
• Move materials around the job site and to/from shop yard.
• Conduct daily maintenance inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Power machinery operation

Equipment operation

Heavy equipment

Hand digging

Job description

CDB Underground Utility Contractors is seeking experienced laborers and equipment operators to join our crews in Davenport, IA. These full-time positions are 100% outdoors across the region with travel required, including overnight stays. Valid driver’s license is required; Class A CDL preferred.

Upcoming projects involve underground utility construction under varying weather conditions. Candidates should have at least 2+ years operating construction equipment and be prepared to work in a