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Dig Crew Jobs (NOW HIRING)

UGE Streetlight Laborer/Groundman

Durham, NC · 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 ...

UGE Laborer/Groundman

Dunn, NC · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

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 ...

UGE Laborer/Groundman

Cumming, GA · On-site

$1.1K - $1.5K/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 ...

UGE Laborer/Groundman

Goldsboro, NC · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

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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Supervisor will assign this crew their task and this Crewleader will be responsible for completion ... Use a variety of equipment and tools to level materials, dig roadside ditches and dig major outfall ...

OHE Laborer/Groundman

Nashville, TN · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Identify utilities and watch dig crew dig to prevent utility hits and assist in manually digging. * Clean up and maintain equipment. * Restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper ...

Laborer - Data Center

Humble, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

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 ...

UGE Laborer/Groundman

Cumming, GA · On-site

$1.1K - $1.5K/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 ...

UGE Laborer/Groundman

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 ...

OHE Laborer/Groundman

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

Identify utilities and watch dig crew dig to prevent utility hits and assist in manually digging. * Clean up and maintain equipment. * Restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper ...

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Laborer - Data Center

Humble, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

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 ...

UGE Laborer/Groundman

Cary, NC · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

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 ...

UGE Laborer/Groundman

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$1.1K - $1.5K/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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How much do dig crew jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for dig crew in the United States is $19.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Dig Crew member, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dig Crew member, you need physical stamina, basic knowledge of excavation techniques, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with tools such as shovels, excavators, and utility locators, as well as safety certifications like OSHA, is typically required. Teamwork, attention to detail, and strong communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure safe, efficient, and accurate completion of excavation projects while minimizing risks and errors.

What are Dig Crew?

A Dig Crew is a team of workers responsible for excavating and preparing sites for construction, utilities, archaeology, or landscaping projects. Their tasks typically include digging trenches, holes, or foundations using hand tools or machinery, and ensuring the worksite complies with safety regulations. Dig Crew members often work closely with supervisors, engineers, or archaeologists to complete projects accurately and efficiently. Physical fitness, teamwork, and attention to detail are important skills for this role.

What are some common challenges faced by members of a Dig Crew in the construction industry?

Members of a Dig Crew often work in physically demanding environments and must adapt to changing weather conditions and varying soil types. One common challenge is maintaining safety while operating heavy machinery and working near underground utilities. Dig Crew members also need to coordinate closely with other construction teams to ensure excavation is completed on schedule and according to site plans. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for overcoming these challenges and ensuring projects run smoothly.

What is the difference between Dig Crew vs Excavator Operator?

AspectDig CrewExcavator Operator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; OSHA safety trainingHigh school diploma; specialized excavator operation certification
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, outdoor projectsConstruction sites, outdoor projects, often operating heavy machinery
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction companies, landscaping, utility projectsConstruction firms, excavation services, infrastructure projects
Common Search & ComparisonGeneral labor, site preparationHeavy 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.

More about Dig Crew jobs
What states have the most Dig Crew jobs? States with the most job openings for Dig Crew jobs include:
Infographic showing various Dig Crew job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $41,541 per year, or $20 per hour.
UGE Streetlight Laborer/Groundman

UGE Streetlight Laborer/Groundman

MasTec Inc

Durham, NC • On-site

$1.2K - $1.6K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago


MasTec rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 153 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 79 rated construction


Job description

Overview
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 Underground Streetlight Groundman/Equipment Operator supports the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground streetlight systems. This role includes operating light to heavy equipment, assisting line crews with excavation and conduit work, and performing physical labor to support electric distribution and lighting infrastructure. The Groundman/Operator plays a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous street lighting service in residential, commercial, and public areas.
Responsibilities
  • Clean and prepare the construction site for work, removing debris and possible hazards.
  • Assist the tradesmen in completing their skilled task more effectively.
  • 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 job.

Qualifications
Minimum
  • High school diploma, or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license.

Preferred
  • 1 year of experience.
  • CDL Class A driver's license.

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.

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