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Underground Crew Members

CDB Utility

Algona, IA 50511 • 9/4/2026

Job Description

Job Description

CDB is looking for experienced laborers and equipment operators to join our crews in the underground utility construction industry. Work is 100% outside, exposed to all elements. This project is projected to last a year.

Some of the experience we are looking for includes:

  • Ability to operatepower machinery, such as power shovels,horizontal directional drills, mini-excavators, hydro-vac or backhoes. Hand digging of potholes along a route.
  • Become familiar with digging plans, machinecapabilitiesand limitations, and with efficient and safe digging proceduresin a givenapplication.
  • Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines to ensure work is performed to specifications.
  • Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, ordirectional drill boring.
  • Receive written or oral instructionsregardingmaterial movement or excavation.
  • Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site,or to and fromshopyard.
  • Conduct daily maintenance inspections on vehicles and equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Must have:

  • Valid driver's license. Preference will be given to those with a Class A CDL.
  • 2+ years of experience operating equipment in a construction environment.