Gas Utility Laborer

About the role

As a Gas Utility Laborer, you'll receive 1–4 weeks of paid training, equipping you with the essential skills to work safely and efficiently in the field—protecting yourself, your crew, and the community. You will be led by an experienced Foreman, working alongside skilled Equipment Operators and Pipefitters, where you'll gain valuable hands-on experience and on-the-job training to build a strong foundation in the gas utility trade. This role provides the opportunity to develop specialized skills in areas such as excavating, trenching, shoring, and more!

What You'll Do

• Use hand tools to dig around existing utility structures to prevent damage
• Load and unload equipment and materials
• Keep worksite clean and organized free from unnecessary hazards
• Perform regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment
• Maintain all industry required Operator Qualifications
• Perform other tasks as requested by leadership

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong desire to learn a new trade

Skills

• Excavating
• Trenching
• Shoring

Benefits

• Join the Largest Natural Gas Distribution Contractor in the United States
• Weekly Payroll
• Paid, on-the-job training for technical skills
• Employee Assistance program benefit
• Health Insurance Plan benefit
• Retirement Plan benefit

Work Environment

• Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
• All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English
• Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50 lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling
• Work is performed within the “red zone” of heavy equipment
• Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify; satisfactory results of pre-employment background check; valid driver’s license with clean driving record preferred; pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card; join and maintain Union membership.