Drain Field Laborer

A-ADVANCED SEPTIC SERVICES INC; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Medical for Employees

401(k) – 4% Company Match

Paid Time Off Plans

Job summary

A-ADVANCED SEPTIC SERVICES INC in Auburn, WA is seeking an Underground Wet Utilities Laborer to join our team. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining underground utility systems in various weather conditions. Candidates should have a valid driver's license, be physically fit, and show willingness to learn about the underground utilities trade.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with a company match. Join us and advance your career with paid training opportunities!

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Experience in septic or underground utility services is preferred.
• Physically able to perform heavy labor in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair underground utility systems.
• Dig trenches for drain field and utility pipes.
• Collaborate with project managers and customers.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Proficient with hand tools

Heavy equipment operation

Education

3+ years of verifiable driving experience

WOSSA Certified Level 2 Technician

Tools

Service Titan

Job description

Job Title

Underground Wet Utilities Laborer

Location

Auburn, WA

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Company Overview

A Advanced Septic and Construction Services is Western Washington’s largest family‑owned septic company. We are growing and looking for an enthusiastic Underground Wet Utilities Laborer (Drain Field Laborer) to join our Septic Service Team. Our ideal candidate is reliable, safety‑minded, hardworking, and motivated to learn and grow in the underground utilities trade.

Position Summary

An Underground Wet Utilities Laborer installs, maintains, and repairs underground utility systems such as drain fields. This hands‑on, labor‑intensive role works in various weather conditions and involves trenching, grading, and assisting with system troubleshooting and installation across Pierce, King, and surrounding counties. Candidates should have experience with underground wet utilities, a strong understanding of basic outdoor plumbing, and a high aptitude for plumbing‑related work.

Typical Tasks

• Digging trenches for drain field and utility pipes according to specified dimensions
• Laying and aligning perforated drain pipes
• Backfilling trenches with appropriate soil materials
• Leveling and grading drain field areas
• Locating underground utilities using marking flags or detection tools
• Site cleanup and debris disposal
• Collaborating with project managers, dispatch, estimators, and customers

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with 3+ years of verifiable driving experience
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR); occasional operation of a company vehicle may be required
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Physically able to perform heavy labor
• Proficient with hand tools
• Willingness to become a WOSSA Certified Level 2 Technician (company‑paid training)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in septic or underground utility services
• CDL
• Certified O&M Level 1 or Level 2 Specialist (Active License)
• Experience with Service Titan
• Familiarity with local codes, bylaws, and regulations (Pierce, King, etc.)
• Proficient in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and inspecting systems
• Experience with excavation, jetting, stress testing, and repairs
• Ability to direct labor crews safely and efficiently
• Experience reading as‑builts and compliance reporting
• Heavy Equipment Operation (Mini Kubota): 2 years (Preferred)

Benefits Package

• Company Paid Medical for Employees ($25.00 bi‑weekly employee contribution)
• Dental Insurance – Supplemental Available (After 2 months)
• Vision Insurance – Supplemental Available (After 2 months)
• Company Paid $25,000 Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance – Principal + Colonial
• 401(k) – 4% Company Match
• Paid Sick Leave (accrues at 1 hour per 40 hours worked; usable after 90 days)
• Paid Time Off Plans (after 1 year)
• Pet Insurance – Supplemental Available through United Healthcare
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance (Short & Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, etc.)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program
• 6 Paid Holidays (After 6 months of employment: New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day)
• Veterans and Active Military Members Receive Veterans Day as an Additional Paid Holiday (After 6 months of employment)

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed