Utility Laborer — Build Infrastructure & Grow

Zachry Underground and Utility Services, Inc.; Turkey (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Zachry Underground and Utility Services is seeking a Utility Laborer with construction experience to perform various labor tasks on underground utility projects in Texas. The role may include driving equipment to and from the job site at shift start and end, and involves handling materials, pipes, and plywood, while maintaining a Monday–Friday schedule.

Candidates should be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and operating common hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform assigned labor-related tasks, including climbing ladders and entering or exiting ditches
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• General labor skills and familiarity with construction work environments
• Basic knowledge of operating hand and power tools such as hammers, sledgehammers, pry bars, and screwdrivers
• Dependable, self-motivated, and task-oriented individual with a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and power tools such as hammers, sledgehammers, pry bars, and screwdrivers
• Hand-dig trenches with shovels for conduit placement around live utility services
• Operate a jackhammer weighing between 10-90 pounds, both vertically and horizontally
• Use asphalt saws and quickie saws for cutting materials
• Operate a tamper in ditches and confined areas
• Pull and maneuver utility trailers safely
• Operate small equipment such as mini excavators and trench rollers
• Handle and assemble 20-foot pipe joints in ditches ranging from 2 to 4 feet deep
• Climb ladders and work at various elevations as needed
• Handle 4x8x3/4" plywood and other construction materials
• Push manual and operate mechanical wheelbarrows to move materials
• Load and unload miscellaneous materials such as lumber, plywood, cement bags, sandbags, and buckets
• Maintain availability Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (up to 55 hours per week)
• Assist other craft workers as needed
• Perform other labor-related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Job description

Zachry Underground and Utility Services is seeking a Utility Laborer with construction experience to perform various labor tasks on underground utility projects in Texas. The role may include driving equipment to and from the job site at shift start and end, and involves handling materials, pipes, and plywood, while maintaining a Monday–Friday schedule.

Candidates should be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and operating common hand and power tools.