6 of the Most Popular Types of Utility Work Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Utility Work Jobs

• Utility Operator

  Salary range: $43,500 - $64,000

  A utility operator is a machinist who works with different types of utility systems, such as water piping, wastewater plants, electrical cabling, or manufacturing equipment. Typical job duties include installation, maintenance, and repair of utilities. Qualifications for this job depend on the type of utilities but often include experience working with mechanical systems. Additional career skills include knowledge of specific types of machinery, such as overhead cranes and forklifts.

• Utility Construction

  Salary range: $31,500 - $46,500

  Utility Construction is a common job search query. Most salaries for Utility Construction jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Utility Construction job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Traveling Underground Utilities

  Salary range: $42,000 - $61,000

  Traveling Underground Utilities is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Traveling Underground Utilities jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $61,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Traveling Underground Utilities job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Utility Locator

  Salary range: $32,000 - $40,000

  As a utility locator, your job is to locate, identify, and mark underground utilities before construction or other projects in an area. As part of this, you may research the history of utility in the areas, document any irregularities, enforce utility separation requirements, and provide customer support for contractors and homeowners. In some cases, you may also need to operate small or medium-sized vehicles, direct traffic away from a work site, review proposed construction plans, act independently, or attend inspection meetings. Many utility locators are responsible for enforcing occupational safety requirements in any area they visit. Utility Locators are often, but not always, government employees. Private companies may have additional requirements for this position, including the ability to do administrative work.

• Underground

  Salary range: $43,000 - $57,500

  Underground is a common job search query. Most salaries for Underground jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $57,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Underground job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Underground Utility

  Salary range: $31,500 - $46,500

  Underground Utility is a common job search query. Most salaries for Underground Utility jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Underground Utility job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.