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Construction Laborer

Sun Utilities
Saint Petersburg, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026

WE NEED PEOPLE NOW(!) WE ARE GROWING FAST.

JOB OVERVIEW

  • We dig holes in the roadsides by hand and with or without machines to do horizontal boring and place conduits underground for fiber optic internet.
  • Each team consists of 4-5 people, a truck, a couple of horizontal bore missiles or a drill rig, possibly a mini excavator, a reel trailer, and all necessary tools and equipment.
  • There might be traveling in some projects, usually 2-3 weeks away and 1 week home, or if it's close enough away 5 days and home on the weekends, depending on the project.
  • We usually work 4-6 days a week, depending on the project and location, ranging between 40-60 hours per week. Overtime pays x1.5 for hours that exceed 40 hours per week.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • We are looking for someone who wants to progress and take career steps.
  • You need to be able to work outside, 8-10 hours per day
  • You will need to be able to dig and lift constantly throughout the day
  • It is advantageous if you have worked on similar projects, such as landscaping, potholes, cable/fiber/communication, other utilities, bore missiles, etc., but it is unnecessary.
  • Having a Driver's License is required
  • Having a CDL is a bonus

FAST CAREER STEPS

  • First, you will start as a laborer, mainly digging holes and feeding conduits.
  • If you are ready for the next step, we will train you to become a Machine Operator, Locator and Missile Bore Operator. You will earn a approx. $5/hr pay increase
  • If you show leadership skills, work hard, and show up on time, you can become a Foreman for your team within months. You will also earn another approx. $5/hr pay increase.
  • If you are at the top of the line, and depending on how the company is doing with the amoiunt of teams, clients, etc. there are different ways to grow and earn more money, you could reach over $100,000 annually.

MEET THE TEAM & THE FOREMAN

  • Before starting, we want you to visit the teams, have a short interview with the foreman/superintendent, and stay to see what we are doing so there are no surprises while starting.

A TYPICAL DAY

  • 07:30 AM - Meet on-site and set up cones and safety signs. Start digging holes.
  • 08:00 AM - The Foreman and/or the Bore Missile Operators start shooting the missiles
  • 09:00 AM - Start feeding in the conduit in the holes, and backfilling.
  • NOON ish - 30-minute lunch, not paid for, but needed
  • 03:00 PM - Stop shooting the missiles and start feeding through the last conduit and backfilling.
  • 04:30-6:00 PM - End of the day
  • There can be some weeks/periods when we choose to work 10 hours during 4 days instead of 8 hours during 5 days. This can depend on weather, projects, material shortages, etc.

ABOUT SUN UTILITIES

  • Sun Utilities is a nationwide utility contractor with broad experience in underground utilities. Its main office is in Land O Lakes, Florida.

BENEFITS:

  • Bonus pay (depending on project)
  • Other benefits are scheduled to be added 2027.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • On-the-job training
  • Opportunities for advancement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000

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