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Hidalgo County

Traffic Control Specialist I

Edinburg, TX · On-site

$30K/yr

Tamps, packs and levels dirt, gravel or asphalt. Uses hand tools to dig holes. May assist in ... Employees working in the installation of signs may use a jackhammer, pole hole digger, hole auger ...

Drury University

Groundskeeper

Springfield, MO · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Ability to use a wheel barrel for transporting rocks, dirt, and debris or for mixing concrete. * Ability to use a posthole digger for digging holes for signs or gate posts. * Ability to use carts ...

Drury University

Groundskeeper

Springfield, MO · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Ability to use a wheel barrel for transporting rocks, dirt, and debris or for mixing concrete. * Ability to use a posthole digger for digging holes for signs or gate posts. * Ability to use carts ...

WK&T

Construction

Mayfield, KY · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Typically operates heavy equipment such as backhoes/mini excavators, vibratory plows, aerial digger ... Consider the presence and relative amount of exposure to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, contaminants ...

Boone County Government

Highway Worker

Lebanon, IN · On-site

$48K - $60K/yr

... steer, dirt loader, chain saw and other power saws, manual post hole digger, post driver, shovel, hedge trimmer, pruner, welder, grinder, cutting torches or other equipment used for highway ...

Boone County, IN

Highway Worker

Lebanon, IN · On-site

$48K - $60K/yr

... steer, dirt loader, chain saw and other power saws, manual post hole digger, post driver, shovel, hedge trimmer, pruner, welder, grinder, cutting torches or other equipment used for highway ...

Wk&T

Construction

Mayfield, KY · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Typically operates heavy equipment such as backhoes/mini excavators, vibratory plows, aerial digger ... Consider the presence and relative amount of exposure to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, contaminants ...

Edinburg CISD

Groundsman Dual Campus

Edinburg, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $19.32/hr

... and dirt. Maintain security in school building in accordance with school policy procedures ... Lawn mower, edger, weed trimmer, tractor mower, district vehicle, post hole digger, chain saw, and ...

City of Roswell, Georgia

Crew Worker II

Roswell, GA · On-site

... dirt/soil; moves dirt and grades land; cuts, lays, or installs sod; applies fertilizer and ... post hole digger, shovel, broom, hand tools, or two-way radio. * Performs general cleaning ...

City Of Roswell, GA

Crew Worker II

Roswell, GA · On-site

$11.25 - $14.75/hr

... dirt/soil; moves dirt and grades land; cuts, lays, or installs sod; applies fertilizer and ... post hole digger, shovel, broom, hand tools, or two-way radio. * Performs general cleaning ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for dirt digger in the United States is $34.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $42.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Utility / Journeyman 3

Branch, LA • On-site

EP Breaux Utility Services LLC
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$23 - $31.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical utility systems, including overhead and underground power lines and electrical substations.

  • Troubleshoot electrical distribution systems to identify and resolve power issues.

  • Operate heavy equipment and assist with installing steel structures, underground conduit, and ground wire while ensuring safety compliance.

Job description

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install,      maintain, and repair electrical utility systems, including overhead      and underground power lines.
  • Perform work on      electrical substations, including the installation of steel      structures, bus work, and grounding systems.
  • Troubleshoot      electrical distribution systems to identify and resolve power issues.
  • Work around open      trenches and assist in installing underground conduit and ground wire.
  • Operate and      work around heavy equipment such as digger derricks, bucket trucks,      cranes, and backhoes.
  • Assist in      backfilling and compacting trenches using shovels and dirt-packing      equipment.
  • Use taglines      and assist with the placement of steel structures and heavy electrical      equipment.
  • Ensure      compliance with OSHA, NEC, NESC, and company safety policies,      including the proper use of PPE.
  • Read and      interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.
  • Work      independently and as part of a crew to complete projects efficiently and      safely.
  • Install,      maintain, and repair electrical utility systems, including overhead      and underground power lines.
  • Perform work on      electrical substations, including the installation of steel      structures, bus work, and grounding systems.
  • Troubleshoot      electrical distribution systems to identify and resolve power issues.
  • Work around open      trenches and assist in installing underground conduit and ground wire.
  • Operate and      work around heavy equipment such as digger derricks, bucket trucks,      cranes, and backhoes.
  • Assist in      backfilling and compacting trenches using shovels and dirt-packing      equipment.
  • Use taglines      and assist with the placement of steel structures and heavy electrical      equipment.
  • Ensure      compliance with OSHA, NEC, NESC, and company safety policies,      including the proper use of PPE.
  • Read and      interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.
  • Work      independently and as part of a crew to complete projects efficiently and      safely.

Requirements:

  • Journeyman      Electrician License (State-certified where      required).
  • OSHA 10      certification (minimum); OSHA 30 preferred.
  • NFPA 70E      training (preferred).
  • Must be able to      speak and understand English.
  • Proficiency in      reading and interpreting tape measurements, schematics, and electrical      plans.
  • Ability to work      outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding      tasks.
  • Strong      understanding of utility safety procedures, PPE, and electrical hazard      mitigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience      working with high-voltage electrical systems (up to [Insert Voltage      Level]).
  • Knowledge of substation      construction and maintenance.
  • CDL Class A or      B license (preferred but not required).
  • Proficiency in      operating utility-related tools and equipment.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift      up to 75 lbs and work at heights.
  • Comfortable      working in confined spaces and open trenches.
  • Must be able to      climb poles, ladders, and work from aerial equipment.
  • Ability to      stand, kneel, and work in physically demanding environments for extended      periods.
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