Spotter - Underground Utility Construction

About the role

A spotter helps heavy equipment operators move loads safely by providing clear signals, maintaining visibility, and keeping people and obstacles out of the load or equipment path.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant line of sight with the operator and load paths.
• Use standard hand signals or two-way radios to guide equipment.
• Communicate hazards to the operator and site workers.
• Stop work immediately if unsafe conditions arise; signal to halt movements.
• Keep pedestrians and non-essential staff away from the load path and equipment.
• Monitor load paths, rigging, and sling arrangements for safety.
• Assist with coordinating movements with the crane operator and supervisor.
• Report near-misses or safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Always ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in underground utility construction.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations related to excavation, trucking, and materials handling.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation to and from job sites.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects as needed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• No criminal misdemeanors in the last 5 years or criminal felonies in the last 7 years.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Skills

• Frequently use hands and talk/hear.
• Ability to see color.
• Frequently lift, bend, stoop, climb, and jump.
• Continuous driving automotive equipment.
• Working regularly around dirt and dust.
• Walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Reasoning, math, and language skills.
• Occasional travel.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short term, long term, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan / 401(k).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Stable, year-round work.

Pay

Competitive pay with overtime at $23.00 per hour.