Laborer- Infrastructure

HJD Capital Electric, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) with match

Health Savings Account

Job summary

HJD Capital Electric, Inc. in San Antonio, TX is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Laborer to support the Utilities team in performing manual labor for maintenance and construction projects.

The role requires trench digging by hand, material hauling, dirt leveling, and site clean-up while operating hand and power tools. You will follow safety policies and standards in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth within an employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working as a Utility Laborer.
• Basic knowledge and experience operating hand and power tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Experience outdoors in extreme weather conditions (heat and cold).
• Physical capability to carry up to 50 lbs. and perform manual labor.
• Strong attention to detail and initiative to perform additional tasks when needed.
• Must have a safety-first mindset to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Preferred: CDL holder.
• Preferred: Underground utility experience.
• Preferred: Heavy equipment operating skills.
• Preferred: Carpentry or welding skills.

Responsibilities

• Manually dig trenches for underground utility lines using shovels and by hand as required.
• Haul dirt, sand, and grass using wheelbarrows.
• Spread and level dirt and sand.
• Perform site clean-up duties such as sweeping, shoveling, throwing away trash, using power washer to clean driveways and sidewalks.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Load and unload miscellaneous materials used at the jobsite.
• Flagging traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
• Carry out safety policies in place to avoid site hazards (cones, moving material and equipment, PPE).
• Perform other laborer duties as instructed by the supervisor.
• Follow all safety policies and guidelines set by HJD Capital Electric.

Skills

Utility laborer experience

Tool operation

Reliable transportation

Outdoor work in extreme weather

Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Attention to detail

Safety-first mindset

CDL (Preferred)

Underground utility experience

Heavy equipment operation (preferred)

Carpentry or welding skills (preferred

Education

CDL license (Preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Join the Utilities Division at Capital Electric Today!

We're excited to announce an opportunity at our employee-owned construction company. The Utilities Division is seeking a skilled and experienced Infrastructure Laborer to support our team in San Antonio, TX. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring that all Utilities Infrastructure projects are completed efficiently, on time, safely, and within budget, while working alongside a skilled team and adhering to quality and regulatory standards.

If you're a dedicated professional ready to take on challenges and responsibility in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, we want to hear from you!

WHO WE ARE:

Named a 2026 Top Workplace, Capital is a dynamic and innovative employee-owned construction company that values collaboration, quality, and client satisfaction. As a 100% employee-owned organization, we take pride in our collective achievements and prioritize creating opportunities for professional growth. We've grown from providing electrical services to offering a full range of solutions, including electrical, utility, general construction, construction management, and 24-hour plumbing and electrical service/maintenance.

With a proven reputation as a highly specialized contractor, we proudly serve the Federal Government, state agencies, local municipalities, and commercial clients across the greater San Antonio area.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Utilities Division is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Laborer to support the Utilities team in performing a variety of manual labor tasks in support of utility services, including maintenance and construction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manually dig trenches for underground utility lines using shovels and by hand as required.
• Haul dirt, sand, and grass using wheelbarrows.
• Spread and level dirt and sand.
• Perform site clean-up duties such as: Sweeping, shoveling, throwing away trash, using power washer to clean driveways and sidewalks.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Load and unload miscellaneous materials used at the jobsite.
• Flagging traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
• Carry out safety policies in place to avoid site hazards (setting up cones, moving material and equipment off driveways and sidewalks, wearing required PPE).
• Perform other laborer duties as instructed by the supervisor.
• Follow all safety policies and guidelines set by HJD Capital Electric.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year of experience working as a Utility Laborer.
• Basic knowledge and experience operating hand and power tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Experience working outdoors in extreme weather conditions (heat and cold).
• Physical capability to carry up to 50 lbs. and perform manual labor.
• Strong attention to detail and initiative to perform additional tasks when needed.
• Must have a safety-first mindset to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Preferred: Valid CDL holder.
• Preferred: Underground utility experience.
• Preferred: Heavy equipment operating skills.
• Preferred: Carpentry or welding skills.

WHY JOIN US?

At Capital Electric, we're proud to offer our employees a supportive and rewarding environment:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off: PTO and holiday pay.
• Employee Ownership: Eligibility for ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), giving you shares and ownership in the company.
• Additional Perks:401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Hospitalization Indemnity Coverage.