Underground Wet Utility Operator

  • Moss Utilities
  • Dallas, Texas
  • Full Time
At Moss Utilities we specialize in underground utility installations. Our project capabilities and experience include commercial, single-family residential, multi-family residential, and public works infrastructure projects all over the DFW Metroplex. While Moss Utilities was founded in 2016, the Moss family has a legacy in the utility construction industry in Dallas-Fort Worth dating back to the early 1900's. Come join the Moss Utilities journey and family legacy.

We are looking for Equipment Operators to join our team.

Responsibilities:

+ Work as a part of a crew.

+ Operates or tends machinery equipped buckets, to excavate and load loose materials

+ Operates construction equipment, such as, power shovels, trench-digging machines, bulldozers

+ Operate heavy equipment safely and in compliance with the companys operating safety policies and procedures

+ Perform daily equipment inspections prior to starting machine and after operation

+ Clean cab, tracks and windshield daily; grease and check fluids daily

+ Maintain proper slope, benching and spoil pipe placement per OSHA standards (includes proper utilization of trench safety/boxes)

+ Excavate responsibly around all existing utilities

+ Enforce hand digging while in close proximity to existing utilities

+ Have knowledge of proper rigging techniques

+ Immediately report any and all damage to equipment to supervisor

+ Attend Operator Certification Training

+ Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications

+ Assist as required in all manual labor aspects of the project as directed by the Crew leader, Foreman, or Supervisor.

+ Handle physically demanding construction duties.

+ Assist crew members in placing underground pipes, conduits, manual labor and shovel work, and operate power tools

+ Comply with all OSHA and Moss safety policies and guidelines (Use stop work authority if necessary)

+ Support a positive safety culture

+ Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

+ Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions

+ Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change

+ Ability to work with a variety of personalities

+ Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory

+ Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.

+ Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.

+ Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.

+ Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures.

What you get from working at Moss:

+ An incredible culture built on our core values.

+ Competitive pay and solid benefits.

+ On-site fitness center, basketball court, pickleball courts and personal training.

+ Awesome clients and great projects.

Benefits offered:

+ Medical, dental and vision coverage, Life Insurance, STD, Accident & Critical Illness

+ Multiple health plan options

+ 401(k) with a company match

+ Paid time off

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Job ID: 483121347
Originally Posted on: 6/28/2025

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