Now Hiring: Equipment Operators – Underground Utility Construction | Selcon Construction
Selcon Construction is hiring Equipment Operators to support underground utility construction crews.
We are looking for candidates with heavy equipment experience and underground utility experience, OR candidates with drilling / locating experience.
This role is hands-on, safety-focused, and field-based. Operators will support trenching, excavation, utility installation, backfilling, cleanup, and general crew production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate heavy equipment safely around crews, traffic, utilities, and active construction areas
- Operate equipment such as excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, loaders, plows, or other utility construction equipment based on experience
- Support underground utility installation, trenching, excavation, backfilling, grading, and site cleanup
- Work around existing underground utilities and follow dig-safe procedures at all times
- Spot for other operators and communicate clearly with Foremen, Laborers, Locators, and crew members
- Assist with placing pipe, conduit, cable, and other underground utility materials
- Read and follow basic job layouts, utility markings, prints, and Foreman direction
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite
- Support crew members with hands-on tasks as needed
- Follow OSHA, DOT, and company safety procedures at all times
Required Qualifications:
- Class A CDL
- Heavy equipment operating experience
- Underground utility construction experience preferred
- Drilling or locating experience will also be considered
- Ability to safely operate equipment around existing utilities and active crews
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to follow directions and communicate clearly with the crew
- Must be willing and able to travel out of town for 2–3 weeks at a time
- Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Preferred Qualifications:
- OSHA 10
- Experience with fiber, telecom, gas, water, sewer, pipe, conduit, or underground utility installation
- Experience operating excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, plows, loaders, or directional drilling equipment
- HDD drilling or locating experience
Openings: 3
- Position: Equipment Operator – Underground Utility Construction
- Location: Traveling / project-based
- Schedule: Project-based schedule, overtime and weekends may be required
- Travel: Required, 2–3 weeks out at a time depending on project location and business need
- Per Diem: Based on company policy
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Company Description
Selcon provides diversified infrastructure solutions across broadband, oil & gas, renewable energy, and industrial services. As part of the Sellenriek Family of Companies, Selcon supports full-scope, turnkey projects from planning and permitting through field execution and long-term maintenance.
Our teams work in fast-paced, hands-on environments supporting fiber installation, utility construction, excavation, compliance-heavy infrastructure work, and large-scale project execution. Selcon is built for complex, scalable work and is focused on safety, precision, strong field leadership, and getting the job done right the first time.
We are looking for dependable, safety-minded team members who are comfortable working outdoors, traveling as needed, and supporting utility construction crews in the field.
