Utility Groundworker

About the jobAs a Utility Groundworker, you support underground utility projects by performing essential groundworks, ensuring safe excavation around cables and pipelines, and assisting technicians during installations. You work outdoors in small teams and help maintain a clean and safe worksite. Safety and teamwork are central to this role.

Carrying out groundworks on underground utility projects

Excavating trenches and pits (manually or with machinery)
Exposing and marking existing cables and pipelines for safe operations

Back filling trenches after cables or pipelines are installed

Restoring paving and leaving the worksite clean and tidy Working in teams of typically 4–6 colleagues

Performing outdoor tasks in various environments (residential, industrial, public spaces)
Prioritizing safety in all activities

About the company

This company is a leading Dutch contractor specializing in the construction and maintenance of underground infrastructure, including electricity, gas, water, and data networks. Founded in 1966, the company has grown into a team of over 1,000 workers working nationwide on projects ranging from residential connections to major transport pipelines and HDD drilling. This company plays a key role in the Netherlands’ energy transition by delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable cable and pipeline solutions.

You have itTo start working as a Utility Groundworker, you need to have the followinig:3 years recent work experience in a similar job Preferably a VCA safety certificate

Preferably certification to work with electrotechnic (VOP)
A driving licence B (and a car is a plus)
You deserve itYour hard work should be rewarded. Therefore, as a Utility Groundworker you will receive the folowing:

A gross salary between €2.800,- and €3.200,-Single room accommodation
25 vacation days8,33% holiday pay on top of your salary.

Payment for plane tickets to your home country up to € 200,- every 13 weeks after 13 weeks of work