Top 14 Backhoe operator / underground utilities Jobs in Columbus

Underground Operator 1
Sunrise Telecom —Pataskala, OH
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction site
- CDL
- High school diploma or GED
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Heavy Equipment Operator
NPL Construction (S4) —Columbus, OH
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator
Allied Development Group —Columbus, OH
- $28 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Vision insurance
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Equipment Operator/Laborer
CST Utilities —Columbus, OH
- Overtime
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Rock Drill Locators/Operators
Skymont Contractors —Columbus, OH
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator – Track Hoe (Heavy Civil:WD)
Distro —Columbus, OH
- $33 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Construction site
- Senior level
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Drill Operator
PrimeTech Communications —Columbus, OH
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- No high school diploma
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Skid Steer Operator on pipe crew for Excavating company
Team Stanley Excavating —Delaware, OH
- $26 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- CDL
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Senior Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Allied Development Group —Columbus, OH
- $35 - $45 a week
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- 7 years
- Construction site
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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CDL Driver I, II
Congruex —Columbus, OH
- Overtime
- Construction site
- Customer service
- DOT physical examination
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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8d
Directional Drill Operator (HDD Operator)
Team Fishel —Columbus, OH
- $24 - $35 an hour
- Bilingual
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program

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Underground Operator 1
Sunrise Telecom —Pataskala, OH
Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred, if applicable). The Underground Operator I is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment to install, maintain, and…
$20 - $30 an hour
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Heavy Equipment Operator
NPL Construction (S4) —Columbus, OH
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record. Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of…

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Underground Operator 1

Sunrise Telecom -
Pataskala, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$20 - $30 an hour
8 days ago

Qualifications

Mechanical excavators
Safety hazards
Mechanical knowledge
Safety protocol implementation

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Underground Operator I is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment to install, maintain, and repair underground telecommunications infrastructure. This includes trenching, boring, excavating, and placing conduit and fiber systems to support network construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Operate equipment such as directional bore machines, mini excavators, backhoes, trenchers, and other underground construction equipment
Perform safe excavation for fiber, conduit, and utility installations
Read and interpret utility locates, site drawings, and construction plans
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including OSHA and company policies
Maintain awareness of existing underground utilities and avoid service disruptions
Assist with placing conduit, handholes, vaults, and pedestals
Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance
Communicate effectively with crew members, supervisors, and project managers
Complete required paperwork and job documentation accurately
Travel to various job sites as required

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Prior experience operating underground construction equipment required
Experience in telecommunications or utility construction preferred
Ability to read construction prints and utility markings
Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred, if applicable)
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks

Required Skills

Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment
Problem-solving skills
Knowledge of underground utility safety practices
Basic mechanical knowledge of equipment

Working Conditions

Outdoor construction environment
Exposure to weather, noise, and construction-related hazards
May require overtime, weekends, and travel

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backhoe operator / underground utilities jobs in columbus

Underground Operator 1

Heavy Equipment Operator

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator/Laborer

Rock Drill Locators/Operators

Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator – Track Hoe (Heavy Civil:WD)

Drill Operator

Skid Steer Operator on pipe crew for Excavating company

Senior Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman

CDL Driver I, II

Directional Drill Operator (HDD Operator)

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