Process & Utility Piping Laborer - Newport, KY

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction, Newport, KY, is seeking a Process and Utility Piping Laborer to support projects in food & beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. The role emphasizes safety and practical labor on each jobsite, with opportunities to learn piping trades and assist as needed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, transportation, basic tool familiarity, and strong organizational skills. Willingness to travel within a 50-mile radius and occasional travel to other states is a

Qualifications

• Safety practices are prioritized on all tasks.
• Basic tools and transportation are required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior workers.
• Willingness to travel up to other states if required.
• Able to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Focuses on safety and safety practices first and foremost during all tasks assigned.
• Provides labor work needed for a specific jobsite in a positive, efficient and timely manner.
• General and final cleanup on jobsites for projects.
• Distribution / cleanup of power hand-tools / extensions cords.
• Willingness to learn the piping trade and jump in and assist when needed.
• Attends meetings and prepares all necessary daily documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Basic tool use

Time management

Follow instructions

Willingness to travel

Transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Process & Utility Piping Laborer - Newport, KY

Location: Newport, KY, United States
Company: EGC
Date Posted: Sep 20, 2026

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is currently seeking a Process and Utility Piping Laborer, preferably with food and beverage and/or pharmaceutical industry experience, to join our team.

EGC employs more than 120 skilled craft workers that focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction. We offer general, commercial and industrial construction including electrical work, millwrights, pipe fitters and structural steel detailers.

Headquartered in Newport, Kentucky, EGC has been servicing local, regional, and international clients since 1978. EGC is committed to safety and the continuous improvement of our safety systems. We have received national safety awards as a result of our performance.

What You Will Do:

• Focuses on safety and safety practices first and foremost during all tasks assigned
• Provides labor work needed for a specific jobsite in a positive, efficient and timely manner
• General and final cleanup on jobsites for projects
• Distribution / cleanup of power hand-tools / extensions cords
• Willingness to learn the piping trade and jump in and assist when needed
• Attends meetings and prepares all necessary daily documentation
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Candidates must have transportation
• Familiar with basic tools
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers
• Be willing to work within a 50-mile radius. Willingness to travel to other states for work is a plus!
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

EGC is a merit shop contractor supporting a Team working environment. All Team members will be required from time to time to perform other duties they are qualified to perform, outside of this job description and their normal work function.

All EGC employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. EGC is committed to a diverse workforce.