Laborer

The Underground Energy Laborer supports Equipment Operators and Foremen with underground utility construction. This is a physically demanding, hands-on role working outdoors in active construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare jobsites, stage materials, set barricades, and assist with traffic control.
• Load, unload, and organize tools, materials, and equipment.
• Assist with trenching, excavation, backfilling, compaction, and jobsite restoration.
• Help install conduit, pipe, cable, vaults, and other underground utility components.
• Spot Equipment Operators and follow dig-safe procedures around existing utilities.
• Perform hand digging and potholing as needed.
• Operate small tools and equipment such as tampers, jackhammers, and hand tools.
• Clean and maintain jobsites, vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Follow OSHA, DOT, company, and jobsite safety requirements.
• Work with the crew to meet daily production goals.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Construction, underground utility, or general labor experience preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A CDL.
• Underground utility construction experience.
• Experience with trenching, conduit installation, or excavation.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• OSHA 10.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, mud, and other changing conditions.
• Regular exposure to open trenches, moving equipment, traffic, dust, and noise.
• Perform physical labor for 8–12 hours per day.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 80 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, climb, reach, and work on uneven terrain.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and small construction equipment.
• Overtime, weekend work, and travel may be required depending on project needs.