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Operations Manager Plumbing

Canton, MI · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

... and Miss Dig · Help ensure proper documentation and compliance on larger projects Price Book & Operational Efficiency · Assist with maintaining and improving the company price book · Evaluate ...

Monitor Miss Dig tickets through the Michigan one-call system and respond accordingly to ensure the safety of TC Energy assets * Locate and visually mark subsurface pipeline infrastructure with paint ...

Organize Miss Dig/One Call. * Ensure the quality of daily work completed on site. * Execute all punch list items to completion. * Organize and direct personnel to execute project requirements.

Monitor Miss Dig tickets through the Michigan one-call system and respond accordingly to ensure the safety of TC Energy assets * Locate and visually mark subsurface pipeline infrastructure with paint ...

Organize Miss Dig/One Call. * Ensure the quality of daily work completed on site. * Execute all punch list items to completion. * Organize and direct personnel to execute project requirements.

O&M Technician I

Alpena, MI · On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

Perform Utility Miss Dig location marking to identify underground infrastructure. * Install and program water meters, including reading, servicing, and troubleshooting to ensure accurate billing.

Organize Miss Dig/One Call. * Ensure the quality of daily work completed on site. * Execute all punch list items to completion. * Organize and direct personnel to execute project requirements.

O&M Technician I

Alpena, MI · On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

Perform Utility Miss Dig location marking to identify underground infrastructure. * Install and program water meters, including reading, servicing, and troubleshooting to ensure accurate billing.

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Organize Miss Dig/One Call. * Ensure the quality of daily work completed on site. * Execute all punch list items to completion. * Organize and direct personnel to execute project requirements.

Organize Miss Dig/One Call. * Ensure the quality of daily work completed on site. * Execute all punch list items to completion. * Organize and direct personnel to execute project requirements.

Organize Miss Dig/One Call. * Ensure the quality of daily work completed on site. * Execute all punch list items to completion. * Organize and direct personnel to execute project requirements.

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How much do miss dig jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for miss dig in the United States is $17.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Miss Dig job?

A Miss Dig job typically involves working for an underground utility locating service, where employees identify and mark buried utility lines before excavation projects. This helps prevent damage to essential services like gas, water, electricity, and communication lines. Workers use specialized equipment to detect utilities and provide accurate markings to ensure safe digging. It's a crucial role in construction, infrastructure maintenance, and public safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Miss Dig position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Miss Dig Utility Locator, you need a solid understanding of underground utility systems, attention to detail, and typically a high school diploma or relevant technical training. Familiarity with electromagnetic locating equipment, GIS mapping software, and adherence to safety regulations are crucial. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently set top candidates apart. These skills are important to safely and accurately identify utility lines, minimizing risk of damage and ensuring compliance with state regulations.

What does a typical day look like for a Miss Dig Utility Locator?

A typical day for a Miss Dig Utility Locator involves traveling to various job sites to identify and mark the locations of underground utilities using specialized equipment. You'll spend much of your time outdoors, interacting with contractors, homeowners, and sometimes municipal crews to ensure excavation projects don't damage critical infrastructure. Coordinating with dispatchers and updating digital records of your findings is also common. The role offers variety and autonomy, but also requires excellent time management and consistent attention to detail. Over time, experienced locators may have opportunities to move into supervisory roles or safety training positions.
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Infographic showing various Miss Dig job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,019 per year, or $17.3 per hour.
SANITARY & STORM WATER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

SANITARY & STORM WATER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI • On-site

$94.58K - $95.62K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 140 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

130th of 532 rated colleges and universities


Job description

How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
To perform work in the maintenance, repair and cleaning of sanitary and storm water drainage systems and fixtures.
Responsibilities*
  • Drive and operate sanitary and storm water vacuum trucks.
  • Operate engine powered centrifugal compressor vacuums and high-pressure jet rodders.
  • Clean sanitary and storm water drainage systems, window wells, fresh air intakes, pump lift stations, electrical vaults and other similar areas using vacuum trucks and related equipment.
  • Respond to sanitary and storm water drainage system piping breaks and assist with repairs.
  • Inspect and maintain sanitary water drainage systems, including main line sewer piping
  • Cut or bore through walls, ceilings, partitions and floors to access sanitary water drainage piping.
  • Remove and reinstall commodes, urinals, p-traps, cleanouts and other fixtures as necessary to facilitate the maintenance and cleaning of sanitary water drainage piping.
  • Prepare documents including non-hazardous waste manifests, bills of lading, and service records of daily activities for submittal to EH&S or as otherwise required.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and job specifications as related to sanitary and storm water drainage systems.
  • Locate cross connections between sanitary and storm water drainage systems using dye testing.
  • Inspect sanitary and storm water piping with specialized video equipment.
  • Repair and install gate boxes.
  • Respond to water main breaks and assist with repairs, including water valve repair and installation.
  • Locate and exercise water main valves.
  • Remove snow from around fire hydrants and storm water drain grates.
  • Respond to non-hazardous spills.
  • Expose underground utilities for maintenance, installation and repair activities.
  • Mark underground drainage and water lines as requested for digging purposes.
  • As necessary, electronically mark-up and submit buried utility position information for the purposes of updating the University?s GIS website.

Required Qualifications*
  • Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to read and interpret blue prints, sketches and schematic diagrams
  • Must be able to fulfill the necessary requirements to drive a University vehicle
  • Possession of the required Department of Transportation Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B or higher
  • Class N (Tanker) CDL endorsement

Desired Qualifications*
  • Reasonable knowledge of the tools, equipment, methods and materials involved in sanitary and storm water drainage work
  • Specialized training operating sanitary and storm water vacuum trucks and equipment
  • Drain snaking and jetting experience
  • Familiarity with MISS DIG
  • Computer skills
  • Experience working with and repairing domestic water mains
  • State of Michigan (EGLE) water distribution license S-4 or higher

Licensure & Certification
Class N (Tanker) CDL endorsement
Possession of the required Department of Transportation Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B or higher
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm
This position may sometimes need to report after hours due to urgent issues on campus.
Additional Information
Facilities and Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
277859
Working Title
SANITARY & STORM WATER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
Job Title
SANITARY & STRM WATER SYS SPEC
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Maintenance Services
Department
Mechanical Systems
Posting Begin/End Date
5/19/2026 - 6/02/2026
Salary
$94,577.60 - $95,617.60
Career Interest
Trades (Trades Union)

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The University of Michigan (U-M), based in Ann Arbor, MI, US, is one of America's most esteemed institutions in higher education. Established in 1817, it presides in the industry of education and research, providing a range of services including undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programs. Complementing this is an extensive research activity that has significantly contributed to various fields, from healthcare to engineering, humanities to sports. Upholding its mission "to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values", U-M consistently ranks among the top universities globally, a testament to its tradition of excellence in learning and research, and a deep commitment to innovation and discovery.

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Year founded

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