Top 203 Underground utility construction Jobs in Washington, Dc

Wet Utility Main Excavator Operator
Pessoa Construction Company —Capitol Heights, MD
- $28 - $38 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Construction site
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator - Earthwork & Site Grading
Concrete Technology Services Mid-Atlantic Inc. —Glenn Dale, MD
- $30 - $48 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Pipe layers Operators- Virginia
Strittmatter —Manassas Park, VA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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CCTV Operator
Pessoa Construction Company —Capitol Heights, MD
- $27 - $35 an hour
- Overtime
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Foreman
Total Civil Construction —Lanham, MD
- $90,000 - $115,000 a year
- Overtime
- Spanish
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Cell phone reimbursement
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Underground Groundhand
AUI Power —Capitol Heights, MD
- Overtime
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Equipment Operator
Kokosing Industrial, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $27 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Utility Locator
UtiliQuest, LLC —Washington, DC
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Fuel card
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Residential Plumbing Install Apprentice
Magnolia Plumbing —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Underground Utility Locator
Dynamic Concepts, Inc. —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Wet Utility Pipe Layer
Pessoa Construction Company —Capitol Heights, MD
- $26 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Construction site
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Pipelayer
Total Civil Construction —Lanham, MD
- $28 - $42 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Construction site
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Gas Utility Fuser
NPL Construction (S4) —Silver Spring, MD
- $31.49 an hour
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
Carpenter
Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. —Alexandria, VA
- $29 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Outdoor work
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Residential Plumbing Service Apprentice
Magnolia Plumbing —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Fuel card
- Health savings account
Underground Linework Apprentice- Sterling, Virginia
R B Hinkle Construction Inc —Sterling, VA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Street Light Tech - Non-union
American Lighting & Signalization, LLC —Upper Marlboro, MD
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Heavy Equipment Operator
NPL Construction (S4) —Silver Spring, MD
- $34 an hour
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Foreman (Utility)
Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Civil Construction, LLC —Hyattsville, MD
- $28 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Spanish
- Construction site
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Wet Utility Main Excavator Operator

Pessoa Construction Company
Capitol Heights, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$28 - $38 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Spanish
Excavator
Surveying equipment operation
Excavator Operator Certification
Trenching excavation method
English
Performing regular vehicle safety checks
Driver's License
Construction plans
Machine operation safety procedures
Construction drawing review
Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role
Excavation equipment operator experience
Underground utility pipelaying projects
Trenching and excavation safety procedures
Laser levels
Machine maintenance
Construction grading
Construction trenching
Open-cut excavation

Full Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled, safety-focused Wet Utility Excavator Operator to perform precise excavation and trenching for water main, sanitary sewer, and storm drain installations on heavy civil projects in the Maryland / DMV region. This hands-on equipment role is responsible for accurate grade and alignment work, protection of existing utilities, and full compliance with required Pre-Excavation and daily Excavator Inspection checklists before any work begins. The Operator works under the direction of the Foreman, coordinates closely with pipelayers and laborers, and contributes directly to safe, productive utility production while protecting people, property, and the installed work.

Key Responsibilities

Complete the company Pre-Excavation Checklist (locates current, permits in place, trench safety plan, utility exposure plan, traffic control status) and obtain Foreman acknowledgment before digging begins each day or on each new excavation.
Perform a documented daily Excavator Inspection Checklist (walk-around, fluid levels, tracks/undercarriage, bucket/attachments, controls, alarms, lights, and any defects) prior to starting the machine; tag out and report any unsafe condition immediately.
Operate hydraulic excavators to dig trenches, pits, and excavations for water mains, sanitary sewer, and storm drain systems to precise grade, slope, and alignment using laser, GPS, or traditional methods.
Excavate carefully around existing utilities; support potholing and soft-dig exposure; never dig blind in conflict zones.
Maintain accurate trench bottoms, bedding support, and spoil placement; assist with trench box / shoring movement and safe working clearances.
Load trucks, place select fill/bedding, and handle pipe, structures, and stone as directed by the Foreman.
Support related grading, stormwater features, and site work as needed on the crew.
Read and interpret construction drawings, profiles, cut sheets, and grade stakes for excavation limits and invert elevations.
Follow all OSHA, company, and site-specific safety rules; participate in daily briefings and hazard assessments; exercise stop-work authority for unsafe conditions.
Communicate utility conflicts, grade issues, soil conditions, or equipment problems promptly to the Foreman.

Required Qualifications

2+ years of hands-on excavator operation experience on civil or underground utility projects (water / sewer / storm preferred).
Proven ability to dig to grade and alignment using laser, GPS, or traditional methods with minimal rework.
Working knowledge of trench safety, sloping/benching, trench boxes, and competent-person principles; willingness to stop work when conditions are unsafe.
Ability and discipline to complete Pre-Excavation and daily equipment inspection checklists accurately and without exception before starting work.
Ability to read basic construction plans, profiles, and cut sheets.
Valid driver’s license; reliable transportation to varying job sites in the Maryland / DMV area.
Strong safety awareness, communication skills, and reliability under production pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience on public works / municipal water, sewer, and storm projects in Maryland or the greater DMV.
GPS machine control proficiency (Trimble, Topcon, or similar).
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30; excavation competent-person training.
Multi-machine capability (loader, skid steer, mini-excavator).
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus on many crews.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Pessoa Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pay: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Experience:

Excavator Operating for Wet Utility Work: 2 years (Required)
Reading Construction Drawings: 1 year (Preferred)
Excavator Daily Maintenance & Inspection: 1 year (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Night Shift (Preferred)
Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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