Underground Utility Excavator Operator — Safe, Precise Digging

Loenbro; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid time off (PTO)

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and training

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Loenbro – South Region in Afton, TX is seeking an Operator Excavator for a full-time, on-site position. You will perform digging, trenching, grading, and utility exposure while following safety rules and project specs.

Operate hydraulic excavators, read utility locates and blueprints, and coordinate with spotters and crews to maintain precise trench depths and safe operations. Minimum 3 years of excavator experience in utility/civil work; high school diploma or GED; CDL and OSHA certifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating excavators in utility/civil construction or underground infrastructure.
• Experience excavating around existing underground utilities.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to read utility maps, blueprints, and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of excavation safety standards and trenching requirements.
• Ability to work safely in active construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators of various sizes to dig, trench, grade, expose utilities, and handle materials.
• Safely excavate around underground utilities including water, sewer, gas, electrical and telecoms.
• Perform precision excavation in congested utility corridors and confined spaces.
• Support underground maintenance by exposing utilities for inspections and repairs.
• Load trucks, move materials, and assist with site prep and restoration.
• Read utility locates, drawings, plans, grade stakes, and work orders.
• Ensure trench depth and slope meet project requirements and safety rules.
• Coordinate with spotters, laborers, and technicians for safe operations.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections and daily equipment checks.
• Identify and report equipment deficiencies; perform routine maintenance.
• Maintain awareness of overhead/underground hazards during operation.
• Follow OSHA, company, and client safety policies and procedures.
• Complete daily logs, inspection and production reports; document outcomes.
• Assist with emergency utility repair and restoration as needed.
• Support operation of additional equipment as demanded by the project.

Skills

Excavator operation

Blueprints & maps reading

Safety awareness

Crew communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL (preferred)

OSHA 10/30 (preferred)

Competent Person for Excavation (preferred)

GPS machine control (preferred)

Job description

Loenbro – South Region in Afton, TX is seeking an Operator Excavator for a full-time, on-site position. You will perform digging, trenching, grading, and utility exposure while following safety rules and project specs.

Operate hydraulic excavators, read utility locates and blueprints, and coordinate with spotters and crews to maintain precise trench depths and safe operations. Minimum 3 years of excavator experience in utility/civil work; high school diploma or GED; CDL and OSHA certifications