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How much do underground construction inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for underground construction inspector in the United States is $66,250.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $78,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Underground Construction Inspector vs Utility Locator?

AspectUnderground Construction InspectorUtility Locator
Required CredentialsOSHA safety training, construction inspection certificationsOSHA safety training, utility locating certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, underground work areasFieldwork, locating underground utilities
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction companies, public worksUtility companies, excavation firms
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Underground Construction Inspectors focus on overseeing construction projects, ensuring safety and compliance during underground work. Utility Locators specialize in identifying underground utilities before excavation. While both roles require safety training and fieldwork, Inspectors monitor construction progress, whereas Locators identify utility locations to prevent damage. Both roles are essential in underground construction projects and often work closely together to ensure safety and efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Underground Construction Inspector job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,250 per year, or $31.9 per hour.

Underground Construction Personnel

Lexington, SC • On-site

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC
Construction • 1 - 5K employees

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Utility Lines Construction Services rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Utility Lines Construction Services

Job Title: Underground Construction Personnel

Job Description: An entry-level position building towards a career in constructing, maintaining, and repairing underground fiber optic infrastructure.

Pay:

  • Competitive/Hourly – Discussed During Interview Process

Benefits:

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • FR Clothing Provided
  • Employee Payroll Deduction Program
  • Company Paid Fiber Optics Education/Training

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground fiber optic systems following the company established Safety and Health standards from the ground level.
  • Ability to solve problems with unidentified circumstances in any job.
  • Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment.
  • Maintain company equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by ITS contract specification.
  • Participates in company training of all regional safety guidelines and is required to perform all work by the regional safety policies.
  • Operates various tools for the work (manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come-alongs, jack hammer and handline etc.).
  • All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.
  • Reports all potential equipment and crew safety hazards to Foreperson

Minimum Qualification:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Ability to:
    1. Follow directions, work safely & productively
    2. Solving problems with unidentified circumstances in any job
    3. Identify, operate and service all required tools and equipment
      • bucket truck, digger derrick truck, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel, and weed eater

Education and Experience:

  • Be able to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and any certifications that you have obtained during your career.
  • Prior underground utility or construction work will be considered for advancement.


 Traveling Requirements:

  • Willing to travel in-state with overnight stays for contract work.

Driver License:

  • A Valid Driver’s license is required with willingness to obtain valid CDL within 90 days of employment. If you are unable to obtain CDL, please discuss this during the interview process.

Safety:

  • Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8 or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally. 

Pre-Screen:

  • Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

Physical requirements: 

  • Rarely (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, and Climbing Poles
  • Occasionally (up to 33%): Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Body Twisting, Sense of Touch, Range of Motion, Pushing, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Balancing, and Lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently (up to 66 %): Walking, Manual Dexterity, Seeing Distant, Climbing On/Off Truck, Gripping, Lifting Over 10 lbs. up to 50 lbs., Reaching, Depth Perception, Lifting, Carrying, and Pulling.
  • Continuously (up to 100%): Standing, Speaking Clearly, Seeing, Hearing-Speech Range, Color Vision, Lifting Up to 10 lbs.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.


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