What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer – Underground Utility Construction position at Earthworm Drilling?
Construction Laborer – Underground Utility (Valid Driver's License Required)
Earthworm Drilling is a horizontal directional drilling contractor serving the
Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland area. We install underground utilities for
utility companies, contractors, and municipalities. We're hiring a laborer to
join a drill crew.
No experience required. If you show up on time, work hard, and pay attention,
we'll teach you the trade. Home 90% of the time, little travel time.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Hand dig and pothole to expose existing utilities before we drill
- Set up and tear down work sites, mix drilling fluid, handle drill rods
- Fuse and lay out pipe and conduit, then help pull it into the bore
- Backfill, holes
- Drive a company truck and trailer to and from job sites
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Valid driver's license in good standing, no restrictions — you'll be
driving company vehicles
- 18 or older
- Able to pass a drug screen
- Able to lift 50 lbs and work outside year-round in Michigan weather
- Reliable transportation to our Freeland yard for early starts
- Willing to work overtime and the occasional Saturday during busy season
NICE TO HAVE (NOT REQUIRED)
- Construction, excavation, landscaping, or farm experience
- Trailer towing experience
- Operating experience
- Class A CDL
WHY EARTHWORM
We're a small crew, not a big outfit where you're a number. There's a real
path here — laborers move up to locating and running the drill.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Required)
Work Location: In person