Underground Utilities Laborer - Field Installations

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS); New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons is seeking hardworking Underground Utilities Laborers to join our heavy civil construction team in New York. This role supports installation of storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterlines, and drainage structures while working outdoors in varied weather and terrain.

The ideal candidate is physically capable, safety-minded, reliable, and a quick learner who can follow directions and work well with a crew to complete projects efficiently and safely.

Qualifications

• Ability 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.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to enter and exit trenches while maintaining safe work practices.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays if required.

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

Outdoor work

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Emery Sapp & Sons is seeking hardworking Underground Utilities Laborers to join our heavy civil construction team in New York. This role supports installation of storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterlines, and drainage structures while working outdoors in varied weather and terrain.

The ideal candidate is physically capable, safety-minded, reliable, and a quick learner who can follow directions and work well with a crew to complete projects efficiently and safely.