Underground Utility Laborer – Entry Level, On-Call

Standard Utility Construction Inc.; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Utility Construction Inc. is seeking an UG Service Unskilled Laborer to support underground service installations and repairs at multiple locations.

The role involves material handling, digging, and assisting with conduit and cable work, with responsibilities including cable termination and splicing up to 600 volts under supervision as needed. The position requires basic math, English fluency, and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; basic math skills are needed.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English fluently.
• Must be computer literate and have a valid Texas Driver License throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with underground service installation and repair tasks; load and unload materials.
• Support excavation tasks: hand digging, assembling materials, and preparing conduits, cables, pedestals, handholes, and equipment.
• Terminate and splice cables; work on lines up to 600 volts unsupervised; operate digging equipment as needed.
• Travel may be required; schedule includes 5 days, 40–50 hours, weekends and holidays as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Math basics

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Standard Utility Construction Inc. is seeking an UG Service Unskilled Laborer to support underground service installations and repairs at multiple locations.

The role involves material handling, digging, and assisting with conduit and cable work, with responsibilities including cable termination and splicing up to 600 volts under supervision as needed. The position requires basic math, English fluency, and computer literacy.