Outdoor Underground Utilities Laborer – Build Infrastructure

ESS Companies; Columbia Township, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons in Columbia, MO is seeking Underground Utilities Laborers for our heavy civil construction team. You will assist in installing storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline and drainage structures, outdoors in varied weather.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability; you will handle tools, trenches, loading materials, and support for pipe layers and foremen. This is a physically demanding, full-time position with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding construction work.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of a crew.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation of storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, and drainage systems.
• Work in and around trenches while following all trench safety requirements.
• Load, unload, and transport pipe, fittings, tools, and construction materials.
• Assist pipe layers, operators, and foremen with utility installation activities.
• Use hand tools, power tools, laser levels, and other construction equipment safely and effectively.
• Help with excavation support, bedding material placement, backfilling, and compaction operations.
• Install utility structures, including manholes, catch basins, and drainage inlets.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
• Assist with traffic control and site preparation activities as required.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and project requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project completion.

Skills

Physical labor

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Laser levels

Job description

Emery Sapp & Sons in Columbia, MO is seeking Underground Utilities Laborers for our heavy civil construction team. You will assist in installing storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline and drainage structures, outdoors in varied weather.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability; you will handle tools, trenches, loading materials, and support for pipe layers and foremen. This is a physically demanding, full-time position with opportunities to grow.