Underground Utility Excavation Tech Safe, Precise Trenching

Whipple-Service-Champions-Heating,-Cooling,-Plumbing-Electrical; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

PTO and Holidays

Life Insurance

Employee discount

Professional development opportunities

Much more!

Job summary

Whipple Service Champions is expanding our underground division and seeks experienced utility excavators who can safely expose, trench, and support repairs on buried service lines. You will operate mini‑excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and trenchers, and work with plumbing crews on underground projects.

Applicants should have 1+ year of utility excavation experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in trenches and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 1+ year utility‑focused excavation experience.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in all conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn underground utility work.
• Ability to work in trenches and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Underground utility excavation — Safely expose water, sewer, and drain lines using hand digging and equipment.
• Equipment operation — Run mini‑excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and trenchers for utility access.
• Trenching for utilities — Dig accurate, safe trenches for repair and replacement projects.
• Support plumbing crews — Assist with pipe replacement, spot repairs, and underground service work.
• Safety compliance — Follow trenching, shoring, confined‑space, and utility‑locate procedures.
• Maintain equipment, jobsite cleanliness, and documentation.
• Provide respectful, professional communication when interacting with homeowners.

Skills

Underground utility excavation

Precision digging

Heavy equipment operation

Trenches and confined spaces

Safe excavation practices

Plumbing/underground repair support

Utility locating knowledge

Strong work ethic

Tools

mini‑excavators

backhoes

skid steers

trenchers

Job description

Whipple Service Champions is expanding our underground division and seeks experienced utility excavators who can safely expose, trench, and support repairs on buried service lines. You will operate mini‑excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and trenchers, and work with plumbing crews on underground projects.

Applicants should have 1+ year of utility excavation experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in trenches and outdoors in all weather conditions.