Field Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Field Laborer

Join our Housley Group team as a Field Laborer.

• We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Field Laborer to support our underground utility construction projects. This position plays a vital role in installing, maintaining, and repairing water, sewer, storm, and other underground utility lines. You'll work outdoors in a physically demanding, safety-conscious environment alongside a skilled team.

• Assist with the installation and repair of underground utilities (water, sewer, storm drain, etc.)

• Excavate and backfill trenches using hand tools and powered equipment

• Prepare job sites by cleaning and removing obstacles or hazards

• Operate or assist with the operation of tampers, compactors, saws, and jackhammers

• Spot and signal equipment operators to ensure safe and accurate trenching and pipe placement

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and assist with loading/unloading materials and tools

• Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE at all times

• Support traffic control efforts around active job sites

• Previous experience in underground utility, civil construction, or general labor preferred

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, bend, squat, climb, and stand for extended periods

• Comfortable working in trenches, confined spaces, and all weather conditions

• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed

• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions

• Valid Driver's License required; CDL is a plus

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

• Exposure to dirt, dust, mud, uneven terrain, and heavy machinery

• Physically demanding tasks including trench work, pipe handling, and heavy lifting

• Requires constant awareness of site hazards and moving equipment

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