Underground Utility Operator – Deep Trench & Benefits

Allskills Recruiting; Dalton (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire

Benefits Begin Day One

Relocation Assistance

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Take-home company truck for Foremen

Job summary

Allskills Recruiting seeks Heavy Equipment Operators and Foremen to support underground utility and telecom projects in the Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati markets. Positions offer direct hire, day-one benefits, and relocation assistance as the teams build data center infrastructure.

Operate heavy equipment, perform deep trenching, install conduit and manholes while following OSHA safety rules. Foremen will lead crews, read drawings, coordinate with PMs, and ensure on-schedule delivery with

Qualifications

• 4-10+ years of heavy equipment or utility construction experience (Foreman).
• Experience with deep excavation and trench box systems, including double-stack trench boxes.
• Experience working around energized or live underground utilities.
• Utility, telecom, or underground infrastructure experience required.
• Data center construction experience is a strong plus.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a variety of heavy construction equipment on underground utility projects.
• Perform deep trench excavation (12-15 feet) around existing live utilities.
• Install conduit, manholes, and related underground infrastructure.
• Adapt quickly to operating different types of heavy equipment as project needs change.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures, including trench protection requirements.
• Lead and supervise field crews on underground utility projects.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and utility prints.
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers, Construction Managers, engineers, inspectors, and customers.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Utility construction

Foreman leadership

Reading construction prints

Tools

Double-stack trench boxes

Job description

Allskills Recruiting seeks Heavy Equipment Operators and Foremen to support underground utility and telecom projects in the Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati markets. Positions offer direct hire, day-one benefits, and relocation assistance as the teams build data center infrastructure.

Operate heavy equipment, perform deep trenching, install conduit and manholes while following OSHA safety rules. Foremen will lead crews, read drawings, coordinate with PMs, and ensure on-schedule delivery with