Utility Laborer

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is a 100% employee-owned contractor focused on owning projects from start to finish. We deliver complex heavy civil work by developing innovative infrastructure solutions and empowering our employee-owners.

Our growing team specializes in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation. Join the ESS team today and build with pride on diverse, challenging projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience on underground wet utility projects required.
• Experience with water, storm sewer, and/or sanitary sewer systems preferred.
• Experience in utility trenches and around trench box/shoring systems.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in all weather conditions.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of underground water, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer utilities
• Work in and around excavation, utility trenches, and trench boxes while following all safety requirements
• Assist with general construction tasks, including loading and unloading materials, digging trenches, and operating hand and power tools
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Collaborate with site supervisors and other construction staff to ensure project success
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in construction practices
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Work ethic

Measurement skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Utility Laborer to join our team and support the construction of underground wet utilities, including water, storm, sewer, and sanitary systems. Ideal candidates will have hands‑on experience working in utility ditches, around excavation equipment, and with trench safety systems such as trench boxes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of underground water, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer utilities
• Work in and around excavation, utility trenches, and trench boxes while following all safety requirements
• Assist with general construction tasks, including loading and unloading materials, digging trenches, and operating hand and power tools
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Collaborate with site supervisors and other construction staff to ensure project success
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in construction practices
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working on underground wet utility projects required
• Previous experience installing or assisting with water, storm sewer, and/or sanitary sewer systems preferred
• Experience working in utility trenches and around trench box/shoring systems
• Experience in construction or related industry preferred
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and working in all weather conditions
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a team

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation.

Join the ESS team today!