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Trench Digging Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Hydrovac Operator

New Boston, MI ยท On-site

$17.25 - $19.75/hr

... digging * Operate Hydrovac trucks and equipment in a safe and professional manner * Supervise ... Pole Holes, Anchors, and Trench Work for Company Divisions * Exposing Existing Underground ...

Hydrovac Operator

New Boston, MI ยท On-site

$17.25 - $19.75/hr

... digging * Operate Hydrovac trucks and equipment in a safe and professional manner * Supervise ... Pole Holes, Anchors, and Trench Work for Company Divisions * Exposing Existing Underground ...

Operator - Hamtramck, MI

Hamtramck, MI ยท On-site

$16 - $21/hr

Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging. * Knowledge of trenching and shoring ... Perform a variety of machine and non-machine tasks such as removing forms, placing pipe in trench ...

Operate digging equipment and/or use hand tools to trench or bore cable lines (typically 6-8 inches deep) * Use smartphone and company/customer software to indicate time worked and identify ...

Operate digging equipment and/or use hand tools to trench or bore cable lines (typically 6-8 inches deep) * Use smartphone and company/customer software to indicate time worked and identify ...

Operate digging equipment and/or use hand tools to trench or bore cable lines (typically 6-8 inches deep) * Use smartphone and company/customer software to indicate time worked and identify ...

Operate digging equipment and/or use hand tools to trench or bore cable lines (typically 6-8 inches deep) * Use smartphone and company/customer software to indicate time worked and identify ...

Drop Bury Technician

Saginaw, MI ยท On-site

$24/hr

Operate digging equipment and/or use hand tools to trench or bore cable lines (typically 6-8 inches deep) * Use smartphone and company/customer software to indicate time worked and identify ...

Drop Bury Technician

Saginaw, MI ยท On-site

$24/hr

Operate digging equipment and/or use hand tools to trench or bore cable lines (typically 6-8 inches deep) * Use smartphone and company/customer software to indicate time worked and identify ...

Trench Digging information

Infographic showing various Trench Digging job openings in Michigan as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Remote job distribution.

Operator / Excavator- Wet Utilities- Water, Sewer & Storm

Detroit, MI โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

Operator


CDL Preferred 


About PURIS:


PURIS operates across North America as the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation provider with 900+ employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management. The PURIS Family of Companies provide trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact, and cause fewer community disruptions. With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.



Equipment Operator – Pipe Bursting / Underground Utilities

Position Summary

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment and supporting trenchless pipe bursting operations for underground utility rehabilitation projects. This position operates excavators, backhoes, winches, and air compressors while assisting the crew with pipe installation, excavation, and equipment setup.

The operator works closely with the Pipe Bursting Supervisor and crew to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.


Key Responsibilities

Heavy Equipment Operation


Operate and maintain construction equipment including:

  • Excavators
  • Backhoes
  • Pipe bursting winch systems
  • Air compressors
  • Vacuum trucks (when required)
  • Small support equipment and trench tools


Responsibilities include:

  • Digging launch pits and receiving pits
  • Excavating for service reconnections
  • Setting and positioning pipe bursting equipment
  • Loading and unloading pipe and materials
  • Assisting with trench backfill and restoration

Pipe Bursting Support

  • Assist with setup and operation of pipe bursting equipment.
  • Help align bursting rods and pulling systems.
  • Support the installation of replacement pipe.
  • Assist with staging pipe and materials along the jobsite.

Equipment Setup & Maintenance

  • Inspect equipment daily for safety and mechanical issues.