What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underground Construction Laborer position at Essel?
Job Summary
Requirements
We are hiring Underground Construction Laborers to support utility installation projects in Morgan Hill and surrounding South Bay areas. This role involves trenching support, conduit placement, spotting equipment, and assisting operators with installation of underground infrastructure such as electrical, telecom, storm drain, sewer, and water lines.
This is a great opportunity for dependable laborers with site utility or underground experience who are comfortable working outdoors and around heavy equipment.
Responsibilities- Assist with trenching and backfilling operations
- Install conduit, pipe, and underground utility components
- Support operators during excavation activities
- Spot heavy equipment safely on active job sites
- Load/unload materials and tools
- Perform grading, shoveling, and compaction work
- Maintain clean and safe work areas
- Follow all OSHA and jobsite safety procedures
Requirements
- 1 year of underground utility or civil construction experience preferred
- Experience working around excavators, trenchers, and loaders
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical labor daily
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Reliable transportation to job sites
- Strong attendance and reliability
- Wet utilities (storm, sewer, water)
- Dry utilities (electrical, telecom, fiber)
- Trench safety awareness
- Compaction equipment operation
- Pipe laying or conduit installation