Laborer

Now Hiring: Laborer – Underground Utility Construction | Selcon Construction

Selcon Construction is hiring Laborers to support underground utility construction crews. This role is hands-on, physical, and outdoors. Laborers will assist Equipment Operators and Foremen with site prep, trenching, excavation support, utility installation, spotting, backfilling, cleanup, and general crew support.

This is a traveling role. Candidates must be comfortable working out of town for 2–3 weeks at a time depending on project location and business need.

• Position: Laborer – Underground Utility Construction
• Location: Traveling / project-based
• Schedule: Project-based schedule, overtime and weekends may be required
• Travel: Required, 2–3 weeks out at a time
• Per Diem: Based on company policy
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with construction site setup, cleanup, barricades, tools, materials, and equipment
• Load, unload, organize, and move tools, pipe, conduit, cable, and jobsite materials
• Assist with trenching, excavation, backfilling, compacting, and general ground support
• Spot for equipment operators and help protect existing underground utilities
• Assist with placing pipe, conduit, cable, and other underground utility materials
• Set up and support trench boxes, shoring, traffic control, and other jobsite safety measures
• Operate hand tools, power tools, tampers, jackhammers, and other small equipment as needed
• Wash, clean, and help maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Report damaged tools, unsafe conditions, or equipment issues to supervisors
• Follow OSHA, DOT, and company safety procedures at all times
• Wear required PPE and participate in jobsite safety meetings and hazard assessments
• Work closely with crew members, Foremen, Operators, and subcontractors to meet daily production goals
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and assist with final site cleanup
• Follow directions and communicate clearly with the crew

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record, Class A CDL

• Previous construction, utility, or general labor experience preferred
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor for extended periods of time
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a crew
• Must be willing and able to travel out of town for 2–3 weeks at a time
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• OSHA 10
• Experience with trenching, pipe laying, underground utilities, or construction labor

Work Environment:

• Outdoor construction work in heat, cold, rain, snow, mud, dust, and other weather conditions
• Exposure to loud equipment, moving machinery, open trenches, traffic, insects, and general jobsite hazards
• Travel required depending on project location and business need
• Overtime, weekends, and extended workdays may be required
• Physical Requirements:
• Perform continuous physical labor for 8–12 hours per day
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 80 lbs. unassisted
• Occasionally lift more than 80 lbs. with assistance
• Stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, climb, reach, twist, and work on uneven terrain for most of the workday
• Work in trenches, confined areas, and tight workspaces as needed
• Climb ladders, steps, or equipment to access work areas
• Use hand tools and power tools with control and accuracy
• Perform repetitive tasks such as digging, raking, compacting, and material handling
• Drive or ride in a vehicle for extended periods when traveling to and from job sites
• Must have sufficient vision and hearing to identify hazards, read labels, follow instructions, and recognize alarms or warning signals