Underground Utility Lead: Lead Crew & Projects

Sioux Falls Electric; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Sioux Falls Electric in Sioux Falls, SD is hiring an Underground Utility Lead to manage an underground crew and supervise on-site performance, driving productivity and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and meeting project deadlines, with opportunities for growth and a competitive overtime-rich compensation package.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in underground utilities, leadership experience, and ability to operate heavy equipment and coordinate teams.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of underground utility installation experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and other equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a crew of Underground Utility Installers.
• Directional Boring, trenching, excavating, and hydrovaccing for installation of underground conduit.
• Operating heavy equipment such as directional drill, locator, excavator, skid loader, and trencher
• Installing conduit, cables, fiber, and other underground utilities
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations at all times
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project deadlines are met

Skills

Leadership

Heavy machinery operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Driver's license

Tools

Directional Drill

Locator

Excavator

Skid Loader

Trencher

Hydrovac equipment

Job description

Sioux Falls Electric in Sioux Falls, SD is hiring an Underground Utility Lead to manage an underground crew and supervise on-site performance, driving productivity and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and meeting project deadlines, with opportunities for growth and a competitive overtime-rich compensation package.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in underground utilities, leadership experience, and ability to operate heavy equipment and coordinate teams.