Heartland Underground Solutions Helper

Team Kline • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Heartland Underground Solutions (HUS) Helper is an entry-level field position supporting underground utility installation, maintenance, and repair. The role performs general labor, assists crew members, maintains safe and organized jobsites, and develops underground construction skills through on-the-job training.

The Helper assists with excavation, trench preparation, backfilling, utility placement, conduit installation, cable pulling, restoration, and cleanup. They load, unload, transport, and organize tools, equipment, and materials, and safely operate hand and basic power tools. The role follows direction from Foremen, Operators, and experienced crew members, while learning underground construction methods, equipment operation, and company procedures.

The position requires following OSHA requirements and company safety policies, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), and reporting unsafe conditions. Work takes place outdoors in varying weather conditions and construction environments, including exposure to heavy equipment, dust, mud, and traffic. Physical demands include frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, as well as bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and working in trenches.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic, dependability, teamwork, willingness to learn, communication, safety awareness, physical stamina, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to perform physical labor in outdoor environments.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be insurable under the company’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Have or be willing to obtain a CDL.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; frequently bend, kneel, squat, climb, and work in trenches.
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous construction experience preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with excavation, trench preparation, backfilling, utility placement, conduit installation, cable pulling, restoration, and cleanup.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize tools, equipment, and materials.
• Safely operate hand and basic power tools.
• Follow direction from Foremen, Operators, and experienced crew members.
• Learn underground construction methods, equipment operation, and company procedures.
• Follow OSHA requirements and company safety policies, wear required PPE, and report unsafe conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed