Underground Utilities Laborer: Hands-On Construction

SubTerra Utilities; Magnolia (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SubTerra Utilities is seeking a Construction Laborer to join our underground utility crew in Texas. This hands-on role supports the Foreman and Equipment Operators in installing, maintaining, and repairing underground systems, outdoors and around heavy machinery.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and eager to learn, with a strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a crew. OSHA 10 certification and a valid driver’s license are preferred, and some travel within Texas may be

Qualifications

• Previous construction, utility, excavation, or general labor experience preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and develop construction skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Ability to travel throughout Texas as project requirements dictate.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Previous experience with underground utilities or civil construction.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools.
• Experience with pipe installation, trenching, excavation, or backfill operations.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Previous experience working around excavators, skid steers, loaders, or other heavy equipment.
• Ability to understand basic measurements, grades, and elevations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of underground utility systems according to project plans and specifications.
• Assist with excavation, trenching, bedding, pipe installation, backfilling, compaction, and restoration.
• Perform hand digging and excavation around existing utilities as directed.
• Assist with setting pipe, fittings, structures, manholes, boxes, and other underground utility components.
• Assist Equipment Operators and Foremen with positioning, measuring, leveling, and alignment.
• Help maintain proper grades, elevations, depths, and alignment.
• Assist with locating and exposing existing utilities.
• Perform general construction and site cleanup as needed.
• Follow instructions from the Foreman and work effectively as part of a crew.
• Assist Equipment Operators with spotting and safely guiding equipment.
• Communicate with equipment operators using proper hand signals and radio communication when required.

Skills

Team player

Safety minded

Willing to learn

Strong work ethic

Dependable attendance

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Travel Texas

Hands-on

Equipment awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

SubTerra Utilities is seeking a Construction Laborer to join our underground utility crew in Texas. This hands-on role supports the Foreman and Equipment Operators in installing, maintaining, and repairing underground systems, outdoors and around heavy machinery.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and eager to learn, with a strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a crew. OSHA 10 certification and a valid driver’s license are preferred, and some travel within Texas may be