Underground Utility Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Underground Utility Laborer



Company Name: DL Glover Utilities

Location: Houston, TX (Greater Regional Operations)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday (Overtime and weekend coverage as required by project schedules)

Industry: Heavy Civil Construction, Underground Utilities, Concrete, Drainage, and Paving Infrastructure

Pay Scale: $14.00 to $18.00 per hour + Performance-Based Bonuses

Incentives: Weekly Pay Cycle, Performance Bonuses, Comprehensive Medical Benefits, Structured On-the-Job Trade Training, Direct Promotional Pathways

The Opportunity

DL Glover Utilities is seeking a hardworking, dependable Underground Utility Laborer to join our field operations team across Greater Houston.

In this hands-on civil construction role, you will work alongside experienced pipelayers, concrete finishers, and heavy equipment operators on critical municipal and private infrastructure projects. You will assist with wet utility installations (water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage), excavation preparation, concrete placement, and jobsite logistics. If you bring a strong work ethic, a commitment to jobsite safety, and a desire to build a long-term trade career in civil infrastructure, DL Glover Utilities provides steady year-round work, weekly pay, and clear pathways to advance into skilled operator and foreman positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Utility Installation Support: Assist field crews in laying reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), PVC, ductile iron, storm sewer lines, and water infrastructure safely.
• Trenching & Earthwork Assistance: Perform hand excavation, trench preparation, pipe bedding, backfilling, and site grading as directed by project foremen.
• Concrete Placement & Finishing Support: Assist with setting forms, pouring, and finishing concrete for sidewalks, curbs, gutters, drainage structures, and pavement repairs.
• Equipment & Tool Operation: Safely operate pneumatic tools, compactor rammers, concrete saws, laser levels, and hand tools following strict company safety standards.
• Material Handling & Logistics: Safely unload, stage, and transport heavy construction materials, piping, precast structures, and tools around active work zones.
• Site Safety & Traffic Control: Maintain clean, hazard-free jobsites by setting up erosion control measures, safety barricades, trench shoring assistance, and traffic flagging.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

Required

• Work Ethic & Stamina: Strong willingness to learn trade skills, take direction from field leads, and perform physical outdoor construction labor in Texas weather conditions.
• Punctuality & Dependability: Proven track record of reliable attendance, strong teamwork, and punctual arrival at designated jobsite staging areas.
• Safety Mindset: Ability to follow verbal instructions accurately, adhere to company safety policies, and maintain jobsite situational awareness around heavy equipment.

Preferred

• Industry Experience: Up to 2 years of prior experience working in general civil construction, concrete flatwork, or underground utility crews.
• Driver Credentials & Certifications: Valid Driver License and an active OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• Bilingual Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish across field crews.

Compensation & Benefits

• Dependable Hourly Earnings: $14.00 to $18.00 per hour based on prior construction experience, paid on a reliable weekly pay cycle.
• Performance Upside: Opportunities for project performance bonuses and steady overtime hours.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
• Time Off Package: Generous paid time off covering scheduled holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Career Advancement: Access to structured on-the-job training programs with direct promotional tracks to Skilled Pipelayer, Heavy Equipment Operator, and Field Foreman roles.
• Team Culture: Family-oriented working environment with regular company team-building events and safety recognitions.

About DL Glover Utilities

DL Glover Utilities is a premier civil contractor specializing in underground utilities, drainage infrastructure, paving, and heavy civil construction. We invest in our field employees through safety, hands-on training, integrity, and clear career growth opportunities, providing a supportive environment where workers can build a lasting career legacy.

Selection choices are guided strictly by job-related capabilities, trade dedication, and verified field performance records.