Laborer - Tier 1
About The Position
The Laborer supports underground utility, trenching, and duct-bank installation crews on active construction sites. Working closely with equipment operators and foremen, the role helps install underground infrastructure for large-scale site development projects. The Laborer is expected to demonstrate safety awareness, teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment. Weekly travel and staying out of town are required. Projects are located in Canton, New Albany, Sidney, and Lima, Ohio, and primarily in Ohio and surrounding states. The role includes supporting trenching, pipe laying, duct-bank and vault installation; assisting with excavation, backfilling, compaction, shoring, concrete encasement, and site restoration; and handling and maintaining tools and equipment. The position may require overtime, weekend, or night work based on project needs. Candidates with underground utility, excavation, trenching, or site development experience are preferred, though training may be available for suitable individuals.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience 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.
- Reliable transportation to regional job sites.
- Willingness to comply with drug testing and company safety requirements.
- Consistent attendance, punctuality, and a strong commitment to teamwork.
- Willingness to travel and stay out of town weekly.
- Ability to perform physical labor for 8–10 hours per day.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in trenches frequently.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and safely wear required personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification; OSHA 10 or 30 is strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting mission-critical infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with duct-bank installation, conduit alignment, or vault installation.
- Trench safety training or Competent Person designation.
- Experience in underground utilities, excavation, trenching, or site development; training may be provided to suitable individuals.
- Ability to operate smaller equipment efficiently, such as a skid steer.
Responsibilities
- Assist with trenching, pipe laying, duct-bank installation, 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, including grading and surface preparation.
- Spot, signal, and communicate with heavy equipment operators during excavation and backfilling.
- Comply with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable trenching and excavation requirements.
- Participate in daily safety briefings, Job Hazard Analysis meetings, and toolbox talks.
- Use required personal protective equipment and remain alert to excavation, utility, traffic, and equipment hazards.
- Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses to supervision.
- Assist with traffic control, barricading, and trench protection as assigned.
- Load, unload, and organize materials, tools, and equipment.
- Clean and perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment.
- Safely operate hand tools and small power tools, and operate smaller equipment such as a skid steer when capable.
- Assist with verifying measurements, grades, elevations, and alignment.
- Work cooperatively with foremen, equipment operators, and crew members while maintaining productivity, workmanship, and safety standards.
- Adapt to changing site conditions, schedules, and assignments, and demonstrate professionalism, respect, and accountability.
- Assist foremen and mentor junior laborers; perform complex trenching tasks with minimal supervision and lead by example on safety and productivity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
