Civil Laborer

Theuniversityunion; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Fiber, based in Shrewsbury, MA, is hiring a Civil Laborer to join our field crews building underground telecom and electrical infrastructure. No prior experience is required—we'll teach you the trade and help you grow.

You will learn conduit systems, operate equipment, and work toward roles such as CDL driver or field leader as you advance. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on training on real projects in the utility construction sector.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; we will teach you the trade.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork on busy work sites.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and shovel roadways to keep the jobsite clean and safe.
• Hand dig with shovels and act as eyes in the trench during excavation.
• Install, cut, and assemble PVC conduit systems.
• Mix mortar and assist with masonry, including bricks.
• Compact backfill with hand-operated equipment.
• Assist with asphalt restoration and roadway patches.
• Operate hand and power tools such as demo saws and jackhammers.
• Load and stage materials and equipment for the crew.
• Support CDL drivers and heavy equipment operators while learning trench methods.
• Follow safety procedures and work in a productive team.
• Take on increasing responsibility and potential advancement into driving or leadership.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Physical stamina

Job description

• Location 25 Bowditch Drive,Shrewsbury, MA, 01545,United States
• Job Category Field - Civil

Description

Phoenix Fiber is looking for hardworking individuals who want to build a long-term career in the utility construction industry. No prior experience is required—we'll teach you the trade.

As a Civil Laborer, you'll work alongside experienced crews installing underground Telecom and Electrical infrastructure. You'll learn how to build conduit systems, operate construction equipment, and develop the skills needed to become a CDL driver, heavy equipment operator, crew leader, or foreman.

Daily responsibilities may include:

• Sweep/shovel roadways and monitor work areas to maintain a clean, safe jobsite.
• Hand dig using shovels and be the eyes on the trench during excavation.
• Install, cut, and assemble PVC conduit systems.
• Mix mortar and assist with masonry work, including loading and handling bricks.
• Compact backfill using hand-operated compaction equipment.
• Assist with asphalt restoration by handling hot mix and completing roadway patches.
• Operate and safely use hand tools and power tools, including demo saws, jackhammers, chipping guns, tampers, and compactors.
• Load, unload, and stage materials, tools, and equipment for the crew.
• Support CDL drivers and heavy equipment operators while learning underground utility construction methods.
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a productive, team-oriented work environment.
• Take on increasing responsibility as skills develop, with opportunities to advance into commercial driving, equipment operation, and field leadership.