UGE Laborer/Groundman
$1.2K - $1.6K/wk
Identify utilities and watch dig crew dig to prevent utility hits. * Clean up and maintain equipment. * Restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the ...
$1.2K - $1.6K/wk
Identify utilities and watch dig crew dig to prevent utility hits. * Clean up and maintain equipment. * Restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the ...
$1.2K - $1.6K/wk
Identify utilities and watch dig crew dig to prevent utility hits. * Clean up and maintain equipment. * Restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the ...
La Crosse, VA · On-site
$1.2K - $1.6K/wk
Identify utilities and watch dig crew dig to prevent utility hits. * Clean up and maintain equipment. * Restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the ...
La Crosse, VA · On-site
$1.2K - $1.6K/wk
Identify utilities and watch dig crew dig to prevent utility hits. * Clean up and maintain equipment. * Restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the ...
$1.2K - $1.6K/wk
Identify utilities and watch dig crew dig to prevent utility hits. * Clean up and maintain equipment. * Restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the ...
$1.2K - $1.6K/wk
Identify utilities and watch dig crew dig to prevent utility hits. * Clean up and maintain equipment. * Restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the ...
La Crosse, VA · On-site
$1.2K - $1.6K/wk
Identify utilities and watch dig crew dig to prevent utility hits. * Clean up and maintain equipment. * Restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the ...
La Crosse, VA · On-site
$1.2K - $1.6K/wk
Identify utilities and watch dig crew dig to prevent utility hits. * Clean up and maintain equipment. * Restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the ...
$1.3K - $1.7K/wk
Identify utilities and watch dig crew dig to prevent utility hits. * Clean up and maintain equipment. * Restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the ...
$1.3K - $1.7K/wk
Identify utilities and watch dig crew dig to prevent utility hits. * Clean up and maintain equipment. * Restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the ...
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Richmond, VA · On-site
$34 - $38/hr
Company Overview: DIG (Digital Installation Group LLC), a leading dry utility design and ... We are seeking a skilled Foreman to provide leadership and management for all construction crew ...
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Richmond, VA · On-site
$34 - $38/hr
Company Overview: DIG (Digital Installation Group LLC), a leading dry utility design and ... We are seeking a skilled Foreman to provide leadership and management for all construction crew ...
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Richmond, VA · On-site
$34 - $38/hr
Company Overview: DIG (Digital Installation Group LLC), a leading dry utility design and ... We are seeking a skilled Foreman to provide leadership and management for all construction crew ...
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Richmond, VA · On-site
$34 - $38/hr
Company Overview: DIG (Digital Installation Group LLC), a leading dry utility design and ... We are seeking a skilled Foreman to provide leadership and management for all construction crew ...
New
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Richmond, VA · On-site
$34 - $38/hr
Company Overview: DIG (Digital Installation Group LLC), a leading dry utility design and ... We are seeking a skilled Foreman to provide leadership and management for all construction crew ...
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Richmond, VA · On-site
$34 - $38/hr
Company Overview: DIG (Digital Installation Group LLC), a leading dry utility design and ... We are seeking a skilled Foreman to provide leadership and management for all construction crew ...
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Fairfax, VA · On-site
$15 - $25/hr
We are hiring for Enhancement Crew Members to join our Fairfax Maintenance team. Pay Range: $15 ... to dig, grade, install site drainage, etc. * Work safely in a team environment and follow ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$15 - $25/hr
We are hiring for Enhancement Crew Members to join our Fairfax Maintenance team. Pay Range: $15 ... to dig, grade, install site drainage, etc. * Work safely in a team environment and follow ...
We are hiring for Enhancement Crew Members to join our Fairfax Maintenance team. Pay Range: $15 ... to dig, grade, install site drainage, etc. * Work safely in a team environment and follow ...
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We are hiring for Enhancement Crew Members to join our Fairfax Maintenance team. Pay Range: $15 ... to dig, grade, install site drainage, etc. * Work safely in a team environment and follow ...
We are hiring for Enhancement Crew Members to join our Fairfax Maintenance team. Pay Range: $15 ... to dig, grade, install site drainage, etc. * Work safely in a team environment and follow ...
We are hiring for Enhancement Crew Members to join our Fairfax Maintenance team. Pay Range: $15 ... to dig, grade, install site drainage, etc. * Work safely in a team environment and follow ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$15 - $25/hr
We are hiring for Enhancement Crew Members to join our Fairfax Maintenance team. Pay Range: $15 ... to dig, grade, install site drainage, etc. * Work safely in a team environment and follow ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$15 - $25/hr
We are hiring for Enhancement Crew Members to join our Fairfax Maintenance team. Pay Range: $15 ... to dig, grade, install site drainage, etc. * Work safely in a team environment and follow ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$15 - $25/hr
We are hiring for Enhancement Crew Members to join our Fairfax Maintenance team. Pay Range: $15 ... to dig, grade, install site drainage, etc. * Work safely in a team environment and follow ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$15 - $25/hr
We are hiring for Enhancement Crew Members to join our Fairfax Maintenance team. Pay Range: $15 ... to dig, grade, install site drainage, etc. * Work safely in a team environment and follow ...
We are hiring for Enhancement Crew Members to join our Fairfax Maintenance team. Pay Range: $15 ... to dig, grade, install site drainage, etc. * Work safely in a team environment and follow ...
We are hiring for Enhancement Crew Members to join our Fairfax Maintenance team. Pay Range: $15 ... to dig, grade, install site drainage, etc. * Work safely in a team environment and follow ...
Troutville, VA · On-site
$17 - $19/hr
Work with a seasoned crew that's been together for years. They know their stuff, care about doing ... dig in, sweat, and earn every bit of the satisfaction of fixing the most important unseen parts ...
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Troutville, VA · On-site
$17 - $19/hr
Work with a seasoned crew that's been together for years. They know their stuff, care about doing ... dig in, sweat, and earn every bit of the satisfaction of fixing the most important unseen parts ...
Oilville, VA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Construction Laborer Concrete & Crawlspace Crew Location: Richmond, VA & Surrounding Areas Company ... Dig trenches or pits to prepare for slab lifting and drainage systems * Operate and maintain ...
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Oilville, VA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Construction Laborer Concrete & Crawlspace Crew Location: Richmond, VA & Surrounding Areas Company ... Dig trenches or pits to prepare for slab lifting and drainage systems * Operate and maintain ...
Manassas, VA · On-site
$25 - $32/hr
Hand-dig around existing utilities to prevent damage Quality Control & Compliance * Read and ... Work closely with foremen, operators, and crew members to maintain production flow * Coordinate ...
Manassas, VA · On-site
$25 - $32/hr
Hand-dig around existing utilities to prevent damage Quality Control & Compliance * Read and ... Work closely with foremen, operators, and crew members to maintain production flow * Coordinate ...
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$19 - $25/hr
Work as a part of a crew * Assist as required in all manual labor aspects of the project as ... Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, dig, and reach * Must be able to climb ladders * Must be able ...
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$19 - $25/hr
Work as a part of a crew * Assist as required in all manual labor aspects of the project as ... Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, dig, and reach * Must be able to climb ladders * Must be able ...
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
Work as a part of a crew * Assist as required in all manual labor aspects of the project as ... Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, dig, and reach * Must be able to climb ladders * Must be able ...
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
Work as a part of a crew * Assist as required in all manual labor aspects of the project as ... Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, dig, and reach * Must be able to climb ladders * Must be able ...
Richmond, VA · On-site
$15 - $20/hr
Work as a part of a crew * Assist as required in all manual labor aspects of the project as ... Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, dig, and reach * Must be able to climb ladders * Must be able ...
Richmond, VA · On-site
$15 - $20/hr
Work as a part of a crew * Assist as required in all manual labor aspects of the project as ... Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, dig, and reach * Must be able to climb ladders * Must be able ...
| Aspect | Dig Crew | Excavator Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; OSHA safety training | High school diploma; specialized excavator operation certification |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, outdoor projects | Construction sites, outdoor projects, often operating heavy machinery |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Construction companies, landscaping, utility projects | Construction firms, excavation services, infrastructure projects |
| Common Search & Comparison | General labor, site preparation | Heavy machinery operation, equipment handling |
The Dig Crew typically refers to a team performing various manual tasks on construction sites, including digging, site prep, and assisting machinery. An Excavator Operator specializes in operating heavy machinery like excavators. While both roles work in construction environments, the Excavator Operator requires specific certification and machinery skills, whereas the Dig Crew encompasses broader manual labor tasks.

$1.2K - $1.6K/wk
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Re-posted 2 days ago
7.4
Based on 154 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
35th of 80 rated construction
Company Summary
MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.
MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.
MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.
Job Summary
The UGE Laborer/Groundman is responsible for preparing and cleaning construction sites, loading and unloading building materials to be used, operating equipment and machines, and helping craft workers with their duties. This position supports the Construction team and works with personnel within the department.
Minimum
Preferred
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Qualifications:Minimum
Preferred
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME