Underground Utility Excavation Equipment Operator

AR Utilities & Excavation; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; 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, an established site utility construction company in San Antonio, TX, is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join our underground utility team. The role focuses on operating heavy construction equipment for underground water, sewer, storm drainage, and fire protection installations on commercial and civil projects.

Candidates must have prior heavy equipment operating experience and be safety-conscious.

Qualifications

• Previous heavy equipment operating experience is required.
• Underground utility construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate one or more types of heavy construction equipment.
• Experience excavating trenches and working around underground utilities.
• Ability to excavate accurately to specified depths and elevations.
• Understanding of basic construction grades, elevations, and utility layouts.
• Knowledge of excavation safety and proper equipment operating procedures.
• Ability to work independently and follow directions from foremen and superintendents.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends when project schedules require.
• Reliable transportation to designated job sites.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate assigned heavy construction equipment.
• Perform trench excavation for underground water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and fire line installations.
• Excavate trenches to specified depths, widths, grades, and alignments.
• Perform precision excavation around existing underground utilities and structures.
• Assist with the installation of underground piping, manholes, valves, fire hydrants, inlets, and other utility structures.
• Load and unload materials, move spoil piles, and maintain organized jobsites.
• Perform trench backfilling, grading, and material placement.
• Operate equipment efficiently to meet daily production expectations.
• Work closely with foremen, pipe layers, and laborers to coordinate excavation and installation activities.
• Understand basic underground utility construction procedures and layouts.

Tools

Backhoes

Mini Excavators

Large Excavators

Trenchers

Front-End Loaders

Skid Steers

Compact Track Loaders

Other Heavy Construction Equipment

Job description

AR Utilities & Excavation LLC, an established site utility construction company in San Antonio, TX, is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join our underground utility team. The role focuses on operating heavy construction equipment for underground water, sewer, storm drainage, and fire protection installations on commercial and civil projects.

Candidates must have prior heavy equipment operating experience and be safety-conscious.