Travel Underground Crew
Full-time Employee
Nationwide
Currently Operating CO, AZ, NM, NV
Starts
Starting ASAP (target: next week or sooner once crew is onboarded). Focus on quick hire with verified experience, background/drug screens, and basic paperwork (I-9, W-4, direct deposit). Safety training Day 1.
Pay
This starts with a guaranteed hourly base (for stability, safety, and non-productive time like setup, weather delays, travel) while transitioning to include units-based incentives (per foot bored, per conduit pulled, or complete path)
Qualifications
UG Bore Crew Qualifications HS diploma/GED, Valid DL (Class A CDL preferred/required often), Pass drug screen, background, physical, Lift 75+ lbs; all-weather outdoor work, Safety-focused, team player. Roles & Exp: Drill Operator: 3+ yrs HDD, rig training, OSHA 10/30, Locator: 2+ yrs locating/steering, utility training, Laborer: Entry-2 yrs, manual skills, OSHA 10. Key Certs: OSHA 10/30, HDD training, First Aid/CPR, Competent Person Excavation, 811 awareness.
Other Requirements
100% travel required; frequent overnight stays, out-of-state jobs (e.g., weeks/months away from home base). Must be reliable for remote sites. Minimum 21 years old (for insurance/CDL); able to perform heavy labor in all weather conditions. Pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background check, and DOT physical if CDL involved. Flexible for 50–60+ hr weeks, weekends/overtime common; ready for ASAP start with short notice. Proven ability to avoid strikes in urban/rural settings.
Job Description
The crew handles the full process from preparation to completion, ensuring precision, minimal environmental impact, and compliance with regulations.
Utility Locating and Potholing
Conduct pre-job surveys and use locating equipment (e.g., electromagnetic locators, sondes, or wireline systems) to identify and mark existing underground utilities. Perform potholing (hand digging or vacuum excavation) to expose and verify utilities along the bore path, preventing strikes and ensuring safe crossing or avoidance.
Trenching (Support/Ancillary)
While HDD is trenchless for the main bore, crews often dig entry/exit pits, small trenches for setup, or slot trenches. This includes hand digging, using shovels, post-hole diggers, or small equipment to prepare access points and handle any necessary surface excavation.
Boring/Drilling Operations
Set up and operate the directional drill rig, including calibration, grounding, and equipment mobilization. Execute the pilot bore, reaming (enlarging the hole), swabbing, and pullback of product (conduit, cable, or pipe). Monitor bore path in real-time using locating systems for accurate steering and navigation around obstacles. Manage drilling fluids (mud mixing, pumping, and recycling) to lubricate, cool the bit, and carry cuttings.
Restoration
After installation, backfill entry/exit pits, compact soil, replace sod/grass, repair pavement or landscaping, and restore the site to its original or better condition. Perform cleanup, remove debris, and ensure minimal long-term surface impact.
Safety
Prioritize safety throughout all phases. Wear appropriate PPE (hard hats, safety vests, gloves, steel-toed boots, eye/ear protection). Conduct daily inspections of equipment and vehicles (pre-trip/post-trip checks). Follow OSHA and industry standards for excavation, utility damage prevention (e.g., Call Before You Dig/811 compliance), hazard elimination, and emergency response. Maintain clear communication, traffic control (flagging if needed), and site housekeeping to prevent incidents. Report issues immediately and ensure all crew members are trained and qualified for tasks.
The crew works as a coordinated team under a lead who oversees planning, job coordination, quality control, documentation, and daily communication with clients or utilities. Physical demands are high, involving heavy lifting, extended outdoor work in varying conditions, and travel to job sites. Emphasis is placed on precision to avoid utility strikes, environmental compliance, and efficient project completion.
Utility Locating and Potholing
Conduct pre-job surveys and use locating equipment (e.g., electromagnetic locators, sondes, or wireline systems) to identify and mark existing underground utilities. Perform potholing (hand digging or vacuum excavation) to expose and verify utilities along the bore path, preventing strikes and ensuring safe crossing or avoidance.
Trenching (Support/Ancillary)
While HDD is trenchless for the main bore, crews often dig entry/exit pits, small trenches for setup, or slot trenches. This includes hand digging, using shovels, post-hole diggers, or small equipment to prepare access points and handle any necessary surface excavation.
Boring/Drilling Operations
Set up and operate the directional drill rig, including calibration, grounding, and equipment mobilization. Execute the pilot bore, reaming (enlarging the hole), swabbing, and pullback of product (conduit, cable, or pipe). Monitor bore path in real-time using locating systems for accurate steering and navigation around obstacles. Manage drilling fluids (mud mixing, pumping, and recycling) to lubricate, cool the bit, and carry cuttings.
Restoration
After installation, backfill entry/exit pits, compact soil, replace sod/grass, repair pavement or landscaping, and restore the site to its original or better condition. Perform cleanup, remove debris, and ensure minimal long-term surface impact.
Safety
Prioritize safety throughout all phases. Wear appropriate PPE (hard hats, safety vests, gloves, steel-toed boots, eye/ear protection). Conduct daily inspections of equipment and vehicles (pre-trip/post-trip checks). Follow OSHA and industry standards for excavation, utility damage prevention (e.g., Call Before You Dig/811 compliance), hazard elimination, and emergency response. Maintain clear communication, traffic control (flagging if needed), and site housekeeping to prevent incidents. Report issues immediately and ensure all crew members are trained and qualified for tasks.
The crew works as a coordinated team under a lead who oversees planning, job coordination, quality control, documentation, and daily communication with clients or utilities. Physical demands are high, involving heavy lifting, extended outdoor work in varying conditions, and travel to job sites. Emphasis is placed on precision to avoid utility strikes, environmental compliance, and efficient project completion.
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