Top 19 Backhoe operator / underground Jobs in Columbus

Heavy Equipment Operator
NPL Construction (S4) —Columbus, OH
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Underground Operator 1
Sunrise Telecom —Pataskala, OH
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction site
- CDL
- High school diploma or GED
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Mini Excavator Operator (CDL A Required)
Skymont Contractors —Columbus, OH
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Health insurance
- Dental 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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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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Drill Operator
PrimeTech Communications —Columbus, OH
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- No high school diploma
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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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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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Directional Drill Operator (HDD Operator)
Team Fishel —Columbus, OH
- $24 - $35 an hour
- Bilingual
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
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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Sewer Collection Maintenance and Repair Technician Series
City of Delaware, OH —Delaware, OH
- $25.28 - $37.96 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Construction site
- Basic math
CDL Driver I, II
Congruex —Columbus, OH
- Overtime
- Construction site
- Customer service
- DOT physical examination
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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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…
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

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Job Details

Benefits

Paid training
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Employee assistance program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

English
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
DOT Physical Certification

Full Job Description

Date: Jul 17, 2026

Location:
Columbus, OH, US, 43207

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Company: NPL Construction (S4)

Description:
Who We Are

Connecting People to Possibility
As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI) with $3 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility and energy infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market.

Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being.

As an experienced Equipment Operator, after paid training, you will put your skills to work - safety operating equipment to move earth, tools and materials to and from job sites. Reporting to a seasoned Foreman, you will join a crew to get the job done right. We believe in the power of teamwork, and all crew members are expected to assist with general labor as needed.

What You'll Do
Safely operate heavy equipment such as: skid steers, backhoe, trencher, paver, dozer, milling saw, road grater, hydro-excavator, track hoe and more
Load and unload equipment and materials
Maintain daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspections
Perform regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment
Maintain all industry-required Operator Qualifications
Perform other tasks as requested by leadership
What You'll Have
High School diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's License
1+ year experience safely operating equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities
What You'll Get
Join the Largest Natural Gas Distribution Contractor in the United States
Weekly Payroll
Paid, on-the-job training: natural gas distribution, utility excavation, safety
Employee Assistance program benefit
Health Insurance Plan benefit
Retirement Plan benefit
Work Environment
Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English
Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling
Work is performed within the “red zone” of heavy equipment
Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Legal Stuff
Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card
Join and maintain Union membership
Our Commitment to Opportunity

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Centuri is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy to use or test positive for marijuana.

Nearest Major Market: Columbus

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backhoe operator / underground jobs in columbus

Heavy Equipment Operator

Underground Operator 1

Mini Excavator Operator (CDL A Required)

Rock Drill Locators/Operators

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator

Drill Operator

Equipment Operator/Laborer

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

Directional Drill Operator (HDD Operator)

Senior Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman

Sewer Collection Maintenance and Repair Technician Series

CDL Driver I, II

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