Underground Utilities Laborer — Trenching & Site Crew Pro

ADP, Inc.; Lima, Louisville (OH, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Construction Laborer – Trenching & Underground Utilities is based in Ohio and supports underground utility, trenching, and duct-bank installation crews on active construction sites. The role requires safety awareness, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with weekly travel and out-of-town stays.

Projects are located in Lima and Sidney, OH. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in underground utilities or site development, knowledge of trenching and shoring,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in underground utilities, excavation, trenching, or site development.
• Knowledge of trenching, shoring, and safe excavation practices.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Underground utilities

Trenching

Site development

Skid Steer

Tools

Skid Steer

Job description

The Construction Laborer – Trenching & Underground Utilities is based in Ohio and supports underground utility, trenching, and duct-bank installation crews on active construction sites. The role requires safety awareness, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with weekly travel and out-of-town stays.

Projects are located in Lima and Sidney, OH. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in underground utilities or site development, knowledge of trenching and shoring,