Underground Utilities Laborer - Trenching & Site Support

ADP, Inc.

Columbus, Louisville (OH, OH)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 33,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Construction Laborer – Trenching & Underground Utilities in Columbus, OH, with projects in Columbus and New Albany.

You will support underground utility, trenching, and duct-bank installation crews on active sites, working with operators and foremen to ensure safe, efficient installation of underground infrastructure for large-scale site development projects. You must be willing to travel and stay out of town weekly.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years 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
Willingness to travel and stay out of town weekly
OSHA 10 or 30 strongly preferred; trench safety or Competent Person a plus

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