Skilled Laborer

Loenbro•Afton, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The UMI Skilled Laborer performs skilled construction, maintenance, inspection, repair, and support work for underground utility infrastructure projects. The role supports operators, foremen, and utility crews with excavation, utility exposure, inspections, repairs, installations, and site restoration, while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity in demanding field environments. Experience in underground utility work is expected. The position is based on-site in Afton, Texas, in the Loenbro – South Region business unit. It reports to the Foreman and is classified as full-time, non-exempt. Work takes place on underground utility maintenance and inspection projects, municipal and public infrastructure projects, industrial facilities and construction sites, and utility easements, rights-of-way, and roadway projects. Conditions may include noise, dust, traffic, heavy equipment, excavation hazards, and varying weather. The role requires compliance with applicable safety regulations, PPE requirements, and Loenbro’s Environmental Health and Safety policies. Loenbro describes itself as a construction lifecycle partner serving customers across industries and offers services including critical electrical, mechanical and structural work, soft crafts, inspection, underground maintenance and installation, and fabrication. The company emphasizes integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose, and offers career development and training opportunities.

Requirements

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 outdoors.
Working knowledge of underground utility systems and construction practices.
Ability to read and interpret basic construction plans and utility markings.
Knowledge of excavation safety and trench protection systems.
Proficiency with construction tools, equipment, and materials.
Ability to recognize hazards and maintain a safe work environment.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to follow directions and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality workmanship.
Ability to adapt to changing project priorities and field conditions.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds regularly.
Ability to work in trenches, excavations, confined spaces, and uneven terrain, and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and fall protection equipment when required.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and emergency callouts as needed.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (preferred).
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Confined Space Entry certification.
Competent Person Training for Excavation and Trenching.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Experience with utility locating and damage prevention practices.
Experience working in utility maintenance, pipeline, municipal, industrial, or infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

Assist with underground utility maintenance, inspection, rehabilitation, and repair.
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 water, sewer, storm drain, electrical, telecommunications, and gas systems.
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.
Clean up and restore sites, including grading, compacting, seeding, and roadway repairs.
Follow utility locate requirements and safe digging practices.
Assist with emergency utility repairs and service restoration.
Operate small equipment and power tools, including 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 company policies, OSHA regulations, and customer safety requirements.