Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
APEX UTILITY STRUCTURES - NOW HIRING CDL Driver / Utility Laborer (Path to Digger Derrick Operator) St. Petersburg / Tampa Bay Area Full-Time W-2 Position IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT REMOTE / DIRECT-TO ...
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Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
APEX UTILITY STRUCTURES - NOW HIRING CDL Driver / Utility Laborer (Path to Digger Derrick Operator) St. Petersburg / Tampa Bay Area Full-Time W-2 Position IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT REMOTE / DIRECT-TO ...
Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site
Position Summary: The Digger Derrick Ground Hand is responsible for supporting the safe and ... Communicate clearly with the operator and crew members to coordinate tasks * Flag traffic or ...
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Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site
Position Summary: The Digger Derrick Ground Hand is responsible for supporting the safe and ... Communicate clearly with the operator and crew members to coordinate tasks * Flag traffic or ...
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
The Operator will be responsible for operating various heavy equipment and machinery on a ... Duties: - Operate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other ...
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Kansas City, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
The Operator will be responsible for operating various heavy equipment and machinery on a ... Duties: - Operate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other ...
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
O perate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other construction vehicles, as required. * P erform routine maintenance tasks, such as inspecting and cleaning ...
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
O perate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other construction vehicles, as required. * P erform routine maintenance tasks, such as inspecting and cleaning ...
Topeka, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
The Operator will be responsible for operating various heavy equipment and machinery on a ... Duties: - Operate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other ...
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Topeka, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
The Operator will be responsible for operating various heavy equipment and machinery on a ... Duties: - Operate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other ...
Topeka, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
Operate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other construction vehicles, as required. * Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as inspecting and cleaning equipment ...
Topeka, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
Operate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other construction vehicles, as required. * Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as inspecting and cleaning equipment ...
Salina, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
The Operator will be responsible for operating various heavy equipment and machinery on a ... Duties: - Operate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other ...
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Salina, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
The Operator will be responsible for operating various heavy equipment and machinery on a ... Duties: - Operate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other ...
Salina, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
O perate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other construction vehicles, as required. * P erform routine maintenance tasks, such as inspecting and cleaning ...
Salina, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
O perate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other construction vehicles, as required. * P erform routine maintenance tasks, such as inspecting and cleaning ...
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
Operate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other construction vehicles, as required. * Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as inspecting and cleaning equipment ...
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
Operate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other construction vehicles, as required. * Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as inspecting and cleaning equipment ...
Topeka, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
O perate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other construction vehicles, as required. * P erform routine maintenance tasks, such as inspecting and cleaning ...
Topeka, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
O perate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other construction vehicles, as required. * P erform routine maintenance tasks, such as inspecting and cleaning ...
Salina, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
Operate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other construction vehicles, as required. * Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as inspecting and cleaning equipment ...
Salina, KS · On-site
$26 - $30/hr
Operate digger derrick, heavy equipment, including backhoes, water trucks, and other construction vehicles, as required. * Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as inspecting and cleaning equipment ...
Cabot, AR · On-site
$22 - $35/hr
After lunch back at the shop, you perform PM service on a digger derrick, knock out an electrical ... About Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) Cabot CTOS Cabot supports utility and pipeline operators with ...
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Cabot, AR · On-site
$22 - $35/hr
After lunch back at the shop, you perform PM service on a digger derrick, knock out an electrical ... About Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) Cabot CTOS Cabot supports utility and pipeline operators with ...
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Munroe Falls, OH · On-site
$41K - $52K/yr
We are seeking a reliable CDL A Driver to operate semi trucks, bucket trucks, and digger derrick ... The ideal candidate is skilled in operating various heavy machinery and performs routine vehicle ...
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Munroe Falls, OH · On-site
$41K - $52K/yr
We are seeking a reliable CDL A Driver to operate semi trucks, bucket trucks, and digger derrick ... The ideal candidate is skilled in operating various heavy machinery and performs routine vehicle ...
Portland, ME · On-site
$30/hr
This position is responsible for the safe operation of a digger derrick truck to complete pole set ... DOE. Your Responsibilities as a Pole Setting Operator: * Efficiently operates a digger truck ...
Portland, ME · On-site
$30/hr
This position is responsible for the safe operation of a digger derrick truck to complete pole set ... DOE. Your Responsibilities as a Pole Setting Operator: * Efficiently operates a digger truck ...
Gardiner, ME · On-site
$30/hr
This position is responsible for the safe operation of a digger derrick truck to complete pole set ... DOE. Your Responsibilities as a Pole Setting Operator: * Efficiently operates a digger truck ...
Gardiner, ME · On-site
$30/hr
This position is responsible for the safe operation of a digger derrick truck to complete pole set ... DOE. Your Responsibilities as a Pole Setting Operator: * Efficiently operates a digger truck ...
Portland, ME · On-site
$30/hr
This position is responsible for the safe operation of a digger derrick truck to complete pole set ... DOE. Your Responsibilities as a Pole Setting Operator: * Efficiently operates a digger truck ...
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Portland, ME · On-site
$30/hr
This position is responsible for the safe operation of a digger derrick truck to complete pole set ... DOE. Your Responsibilities as a Pole Setting Operator: * Efficiently operates a digger truck ...
This position is responsible for the safe operation of a digger derrick truck to complete pole set ... DOE. Your Responsibilities as a Pole Setting Operator: * Efficiently operates a digger truck ...
This position is responsible for the safe operation of a digger derrick truck to complete pole set ... DOE. Your Responsibilities as a Pole Setting Operator: * Efficiently operates a digger truck ...
Cleveland, GA · On-site
Operate specialized equipment and tools, such as a Digger/Derrick Truck, for lifting and ... Experience operating bucket trucks preferred * Ability to obtain and maintain required ...
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Cleveland, GA · On-site
Operate specialized equipment and tools, such as a Digger/Derrick Truck, for lifting and ... Experience operating bucket trucks preferred * Ability to obtain and maintain required ...
Onalaska, WI · On-site
$22 - $30/hr
Operate bucket trucks and/or digger derrick trucks for aerial utility installation * Set poles ... Experience operating bucket trucks and/or digger derricks preferred * Class A CDL required or ...
Onalaska, WI · On-site
$22 - $30/hr
Operate bucket trucks and/or digger derrick trucks for aerial utility installation * Set poles ... Experience operating bucket trucks and/or digger derricks preferred * Class A CDL required or ...
Onalaska, WI · On-site
$22 - $30/hr
Operate bucket trucks and/or digger derrick trucks for aerial utility installation * Set poles ... Experience operating bucket trucks and/or digger derricks preferred * Class A CDL required or ...
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Onalaska, WI · On-site
$22 - $30/hr
Operate bucket trucks and/or digger derrick trucks for aerial utility installation * Set poles ... Experience operating bucket trucks and/or digger derricks preferred * Class A CDL required or ...
$11.06 - $13.24
2% of jobs
$13.24 - $15.43
4% of jobs
$15.43 - $17.61
6% of jobs
$17.61 - $19.80
5% of jobs
$21.04 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$19.80 - $21.98
12% of jobs
$21.98 - $24.17
12% of jobs
The median wage is $25.99 / hr.
$24.17 - $26.35
10% of jobs
$26.35 - $28.54
8% of jobs
$28.54 - $30.73
14% of jobs
$31.11 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$30.73 - $32.91
11% of jobs
$32.91 - $35.10
16% of jobs
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A Digger Derrick Operator is responsible for operating a specialized truck-mounted machine equipped with an auger to drill holes and set utility poles or other structures. They work primarily in the utility, telecommunications, and construction industries. Operators must ensure safe operation, follow job site protocols, and maintain the equipment. The job requires physical strength, mechanical knowledge, and adherence to safety regulations. Many employers require a commercial driver's license (CDL) and industry-specific training or certification.
To thrive as a Digger Derrick Operator, you need mechanical aptitude, experience operating heavy equipment, a high school diploma or GED, and often a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Familiarity with digger derrick machinery, hydraulic controls, and safety protocols—along with OSHA 10 or related certifications—is commonly required. Strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills distinguish outstanding operators in this field. These abilities are vital for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant utility or construction work at job sites.
A typical workday for a Digger Derrick Operator involves operating specialized equipment to dig holes, set poles, and assist with lifting heavy materials, usually on utility, telecommunications, or construction sites. Operators begin each day by inspecting their equipment for safety and functionality, followed by receiving work assignments and collaborating closely with a crew. Tasks often include maneuvering the digger derrick to precise locations, monitoring surroundings for safety, and sometimes performing routine maintenance. Collaboration with other team members and adherence to safety protocols are essential throughout the day, and overtime or variable hours are common depending on project deadlines or emergencies. This dynamic environment offers opportunities to develop advanced skills and pursue supervisory or specialized technical roles over time.
$23 - $25/hr
Full-time
Posted 17 days ago
APEX UTILITY STRUCTURES – NOW HIRING
CDL Driver / Utility Laborer (Path to Digger Derrick Operator)
St. Petersburg / Tampa Bay Area
Full-Time W-2 Position
IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT REMOTE / DIRECT-TO-JOB POSITION.
This is a show up to the shop every day position. Crew members report to the shop each morning and travel to job sites from there unless otherwise directed.
IMPORTANT: WE ARE NOT A LINEMAN COMPANY.
We are a foundation drilling / utility structure installation company specializing in:
If you are looking for a lineman, electrical, or bucket truck-only position, this is not the role.
This is a physically demanding, hands-on construction position—not a supervisory or light-duty role.
FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE:
If you have the right work ethic, attitude, and basic construction aptitude, this position can grow into a Digger Derrick Operator role. We are willing to train the right person.
DO NOT APPLY IF YOU:
REQUIREMENTS:
THIS ROLE INCLUDES:
Typical schedule is Monday–Friday with early starts and overtime as needed.
Steady year-round work for the right candidate.
