Site & Underground Utility Laborer — Growth & Safety

Benchmark Utility Services; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Utility Services is seeking hardworking Construction Dry Utility Laborers to join our field team in Fredericksburg. This outdoor, physically demanding role supports underground dry utilities and site construction, working with crew members and foremen to ensure safety and high-quality results.

You will perform manual labor, operate hand and power tools, load and unload materials, and assist with piping and conduit installation.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or labor preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions.
• Comfortable working in trenches, confined spaces, and around active utilities.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Experience with light equipment (compactors, saws, mini excavators) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor to support site and utility construction projects.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Perform work for underground dry utilities.
• Load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment.
• Clean and prepare job sites, including debris removal and site restoration.
• Excavate trenches and perform manual digging around existing utilities.
• Assist with installation of piping, conduit, and other utility infrastructure.
• Support skilled tradespeople and equipment operators as needed.
• Report equipment issues and perform light maintenance on tools.
• Follow all safety procedures, participate in daily safety briefings, and use required PPE.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical labor

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Job description

Benchmark Utility Services is seeking hardworking Construction Dry Utility Laborers to join our field team in Fredericksburg. This outdoor, physically demanding role supports underground dry utilities and site construction, working with crew members and foremen to ensure safety and high-quality results.

You will perform manual labor, operate hand and power tools, load and unload materials, and assist with piping and conduit installation.