Field Underground Utilities Technician — Water & Sewer

Paycom - ATS; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking personnel to assist with installing underground water and sewer mains, storm drainage, and related utilities. You will help with excavation, trenching, backfilling, and site restoration while following plans and field instructions.

The role requires reading construction plans, measuring elevations, and aiding in testing and inspections. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors, operating basic tools, and coordinating with the Project Manager on issues discovered

Qualifications

• Previous experience in underground utility, water/sewer or site construction preferred.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and utility drawings preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills for field coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of underground water mains, sewer mains, storm drainage, and related utilities.
• Perform excavation, trenching, bedding, backfilling, compaction, and site restoration.
• Assist with installing water and sewer pipe, fittings, valves, manholes, hydrants, and related structures.
• Perform connections and tie-ins to existing utility systems; assist with sewer and water service installations.
• Assist with utility locating and verification of existing underground infrastructure.
• Read and understand construction plans, layouts, specs, and field instructions.
• Assist with measuring, pipe grades, elevations, and utility alignment.
• Assist with testing, inspection, flushing, and pressure testing as required.
• Identify potential installation issues and communicate to the Project Manager or Supervisor.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions; operate tools and simple equipment safely.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Reading plans

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Construction equipment

Job description

Paycom - ATS is seeking personnel to assist with installing underground water and sewer mains, storm drainage, and related utilities. You will help with excavation, trenching, backfilling, and site restoration while following plans and field instructions.

The role requires reading construction plans, measuring elevations, and aiding in testing and inspections. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors, operating basic tools, and coordinating with the Project Manager on issues discovered