Utility Laborer

Job Title: Utility Laborer
Job Description

The Utility Laborer supports a utility construction team on commercial projects by performing physically demanding tasks related to installing and maintaining underground utility lines for electrical, gas, and water services. This role involves trench digging, safe exposure of existing utilities, and assisting with pipe and cable installation while working closely with equipment operators to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Dig trenches for underground utility lines, including electrical, gas, and water, following project specifications and safety standards.
• Perform physical hand-digging, grading, and shoring to prepare and stabilize excavation areas.
• Safely expose existing utility crossings to prevent damage during heavy equipment operations.
• Assist with laying underground pipes and setting hand-holes in accordance with utility construction requirements.
• Support cable pulling activities for underground utility installations.
• Backfill and compact trenches after installation using appropriate tools and methods.
• Utilize hand and power tools such as jackhammers, saws, and tampers to complete construction tasks.
• Transport materials, tools, and equipment to and from the job site as needed.
• Work closely with construction laborers and equipment operators to coordinate tasks and maintain a safe work area.
• Follow all site safety procedures and guidelines while working on commercial construction projects.

Essential Skills

• Experience in utility construction and trench digging in a commercial construction environment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding construction labor, including hand-digging, grading, and shoring.
• Knowledge of safe practices for exposing existing utility crossings around heavy equipment.
• Ability to assist with laying underground pipes, setting hand-holes, pulling cable, and backfilling trenches.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools such as jackhammers, saws, and tampers.
• Capability to work effectively as part of a utility construction team with laborers and equipment operators.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience as a construction laborer on commercial projects.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment operations and working safely around machinery.
• Ability to transport and organize materials, tools, and equipment on the job site.
• Strong awareness of job site safety procedures and willingness to follow all guidelines.

Why Work Here?

Join a professional construction environment where teamwork, safety, and quality workmanship are valued. You will contribute directly to essential infrastructure projects, gain hands-on experience with utility installations, and work alongside skilled operators and laborers. This setting offers opportunities to build practical skills in commercial construction while working on varied and impactful projects.

Work Environment

This role is based in a commercial construction setting focused on underground utility installation. Work is performed outdoors and on active job sites, often around heavy equipment and ongoing construction activities. The position requires regular use of hand and power tools such as jackhammers, saws, and tampers, and involves frequent lifting, bending, and standing throughout the day. Attire should be appropriate for construction work, including durable clothing and safety gear as required by the site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.