Underground Utility Laborer – Field Crew

Loenbro; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company?

Paid time off (PTO)

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and training

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Loenbro is a trusted partner providing construction services across the U.S. The UMI Skilled Laborer role is on-site in Afton, TX, supporting underground utility maintenance, inspections, and installations with a focus on safety and quality.

The position involves assisting operators, foremen, and crews with excavation, exposure, repairs, and site restoration, while adhering to PPE and safety standards in demanding field environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in underground utility construction, maintenance, inspection, or related civil construction work.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
• Knowledge of construction safety practices and work zone safety requirements.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with underground utility maintenance, inspection, rehabilitation, and repair activities.
• Perform hand digging, trenching, potholing, and utility exposure using hand and power tools.
• Assist equipment operators with excavation, backfilling, grading, and utility installation projects.
• Locate, identify, and safely work around existing underground utilities.
• Install, repair, and maintain underground utility systems, including water, sewer, storm drain, electrical, telecommunications, and gas infrastructure.
• Perform pipe laying, utility connection, repair, and replacement work as assigned.
• Assist with CCTV inspections, cleaning operations, and maintenance activities.
• Set up and maintain traffic control devices, barricades, and work zone protection systems.
• Load, unload, transport, and stage tools, materials, and equipment.
• Perform trench shoring, dewatering, and excavation support activities.
• Conduct site cleanup and restoration activities, including grading, compacting, seeding, and roadway repairs.
• Follow utility locate requirements and safe digging practices.
• Assist with emergency utility repairs and service restoration efforts.
• Operate small equipment and power tools such as compactors, generators, pumps, jackhammers, chainsaws, cut-off saws, and trench compactors.
• Complete daily work reports, inspection forms, and safety documentation as required.
• Attend and participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions.
• Follow all company policies, OSHA regulations, and customer safety requirements.

Skills

Underground utility knowledge

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Ability to read plans

Physical endurance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Small equipment

Job description

Loenbro is a trusted partner providing construction services across the U.S. The UMI Skilled Laborer role is on-site in Afton, TX, supporting underground utility maintenance, inspections, and installations with a focus on safety and quality.

The position involves assisting operators, foremen, and crews with excavation, exposure, repairs, and site restoration, while adhering to PPE and safety standards in demanding field environments.