Hydro Excavation Laborer - CDL

Location: Henderson

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company that serves the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries:
Site Wise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, and Superior Pipeline Services.

Position Title:
Hydro Excavation Laborer II

Pay Rate: $26.00 - $28.00 DOE

Our Core Values:
Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Hydro Excavation Laborer II are CDL driver/operator crews that are responsible for going into residential and commercial areas working on underground utilities and working with their crew to complete tasks for the day.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains hydro excavation equipment, including high-pressure water wands and vacuum systems.

• Assists in safely exposing underground utilities without damaging infrastructure.

• Follows strict safety procedures in accordance with OSHA standards and site-specific guidelines

• CDL driver/operator with equipment setup and hose handling.

• Performs manual labor including trenching, shoveling, and back filling job sites.

• Completes daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of hydro vac equipment.

• Ensures job site cleanliness and compliance with environmental safety regulations.

• Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure job efficiency.

• Delivers high performance on fast-paced projects while supporting Hydro Excavation Operator and site safety requirements.

• Assists crew leader in construction, reconstruction and maintenance work.

• Assists equipment operators by swamping, hand digging and locating underground obstructions.

• Works with specialized equipment including jackhammers, rotary drills, power actuated fasteners and other industry tools.

• Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.

• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.

• Maintains paperwork during the day including DVIR and driver's logbook.

• Ensures the truck has current licenses, tags, permits, and proof of insurance.

• Assists with setup and breakdown of hydro vac trucks and job site safety per company protocols.

• Maintains and cleans tools, equipment, and trucks to ensure safe and proper operation.

• Works safely potholing, trenching, and day lighting operations using high-pressure water, vacuum systems, and any other equipment.

• Follows detailed instructions to complete excavation work while avoiding damage to existing infrastructure.

• Adheres to OSHA and company safety standards, using appropriate PPE and hazard recognition.

• Works in various weather conditions and job environments, including confined spaces and roadside projects.

• Communicates with team leaders and clients to ensure accurate completion of excavation tasks.

• Performs routine maintenance checks and reported equipment issues to supervisors promptly.

• Safely works within the traffic control and job site cleanup as needed to maintain safe working conditions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Success Factors:

• A strong belief in ZERO
- Being Safe 100% of the time is the expectation.

• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values.

• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members.

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment.

• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills.

• Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals.

• Ability to support a fast-paced, demanding work schedule; could include late evenings and/or weekends when requested.

• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills.

Experience and Education:

• Class A CDL is required for this position

• Approximately 1 year of experience in a laboring position in the utilities field.

• High School Diploma…