Underground Construction Technician — Potholing & HDD Support

Job overview

The Underground Construction Technician — Potholing & HDD Support role is onsite in the Salt Lake City, UT area, with regular travel to project sites throughout Utah and pay of $25–$35 per hour based on experience and equipment skills. The role supports SNAM Communications’ underground telecommunications infrastructure projects. The technician helps HDD crews prepare and complete underground utility work safely and efficiently. By exposing utilities, assisting with installations, maintaining the work area, and supporting crew operations, the role helps keep drilling projects productive and safe.

What you'll do

• Support HDD crews with potholing, excavation, handhole installation, backfill, cleanup, and general underground construction
• use hydro-vac and high-pressure water equipment to expose utilities safely
• locate utilities using 811 markings before drilling
• assist with installing handholes, flower pots, conduit, and related components
• perform manual digging when needed
• operate or assist with mini excavators when qualified
• maintain a clean, organized, safe work area
• follow safety procedures and travel to project locations throughout Utah.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

underground construction technician

potholing

hdd support

salt lake city ut

snam communications

full-time

$25–$35/hour

telecommunications infrastructure

hydro-vac

utility exposure

regular project travel

weekly pay

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Weekly pay
• overtime and performance/project-completion bonus opportunities
• paid time off subject to eligibility
• per diem, lodging, or project travel support when applicable
• paid training
• safety and equipment training
• company vehicle access when required
• tool support/replacement program.

Why this role

Regular project travel is required, and overnight travel may be necessary. Preferred experience includes underground utilities or telecommunications construction, hydro-vac, potholing, mini excavators, landscaping, excavation, road construction, and familiarity with 811 markings. Benefits include weekly pay, overtime and bonus opportunities, paid time off subject to eligibility, applicable travel support, paid training, safety and equipment training, possible company vehicle access, and a tool support/replacement program.

About the employer

The Contractor Consultants is hiring for this role. Industry: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.