Traveling Construction Laborer: Trenching & Utilities

ADP, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Construction Laborer to support underground utility, trenching, and duct-bank installation on active sites in Ohio.

You will work with equipment operators and foremen to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality work, with travel and weekly out-of-town stays as needed. The role requires a minimum of five years in underground utilities or site development, strong safety focus, and ability to follow instructions in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in underground utilities, site development, excavation, or general construction
• Knowledge of trenching, shoring, and safe excavation practices
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Reliable transportation to job sites within the region
• Willingness to comply with drug testing and company safety requirements
• Consistent attendance, punctuality, and strong commitment to teamwork
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification
• Experience supporting mission-critical infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with duct-bank installation, conduit alignment, or vault installation
• Trench safety training or Competent Person designation

Responsibilities

• Performs complex trenching tasks with minimal supervision
• Leads by example on safety and productivity
• Assists foremen and mentors junior laborers
• Can operate smaller pieces of equipment efficiently such as a Skid Steer
• OSHA 10 or 30 strongly preferred; trench safety or Competent Person a plus
• Assist in trenching, pipe laying, duct-bank, and vault installation
• Perform manual excavation, trench cleanout, and hand digging as required
• Prepare, clean, and maintain work areas, trenches, and equipment
• Hand-grade, backfill, and compact soil using shovels, tampers, or mechanical compactors
• Assist with setting, moving, and removing trench boxes, slide-rail systems, and shoring equipment
• Install conduit spacers, tracer wire, and encasement for electrical and communication duct banks
• Support concrete encasement and formwork placement under supervision
• Assist with site restoration activities, including grading and surface preparation
• Spot, signal, and communicate with heavy equipment operators during excavation and backfilling
• Work cooperatively with foremen, equipment operators, and crew members
• Maintain productivity expectations while ensuring quality workmanship and safety compliance
• Adapt to changing site conditions, schedules, and work assignments
• Demonstrate professionalism, respect, and accountability on all job sites

Job description

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Construction Laborer to support underground utility, trenching, and duct-bank installation on active sites in Ohio.

You will work with equipment operators and foremen to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality work, with travel and weekly out-of-town stays as needed. The role requires a minimum of five years in underground utilities or site development, strong safety focus, and ability to follow instructions in English.