Labor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of underground utility systems, including water, sewer, and storm drainage.
• Assist pipe layers, equipment operators, foremen, and other crew members as needed.
• Dig, shovel, backfill, compact, grade, and prepare work areas.
• Load, unload, move, and organize construction materials, tools, pipe, and equipment.
• Assist with setting pipe, fittings, manholes, boxes, and other utility materials.
• Perform hand digging around existing utilities when required.
• Use hand and power tools safely and properly.
• Assist with jobsite cleanup and maintain an organized work area.
• Set up and maintain barricades, cones, signs, and other traffic or jobsite safety controls as directed.
• Follow instructions from the Foreman, Superintendent, and other supervisors.
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, injuries, and incidents immediately.
• Assist with spotting equipment and maintaining safe distances from operating equipment.
• Perform basic inspection and care of assigned tools and equipment.
• Work cooperatively with crew members to meet production and project schedules.
• Perform other construction-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous construction, underground utility, excavation, or general labor experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and active construction sites.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the workday.
• Must be dependable and maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, or extended hours when required by project schedules.
• Must be willing to travel to different jobsites as needed.
• Valid driver's license preferred.