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Underground Utility Construction Laborer (CDL-A)

1/21/2026

Utility construction laborers assist the foreman and team with installing and replacing underground utilities. Responsibilities include performing manual labor tasks, reading plans, ensuring safety procedures, and driving to job sites.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Established in 1982, CES has installed thousands of miles of underground fiber optic, conventional power and communication cable. We are experts in underground construction including duct runs, manholes, and vaults and use all construction methods including horizontal directional drilling, tunneling, plowing, and trenching. CES is a pioneering partner in joint trench construction combining electric, gas, communications, and CATV in a single trench. CES finds solutions to the most difficult construction problems in the densest urban to rural areas. CES has a proven record of quality, workmanship and assigns the highest priority to the satisfaction of clients, their customers and property owners.

About the Role

Description

Job Description

Position Title: Utility Construction Laborer

Reports To: Foreman/Project Manager

Department: Field

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: Whitmore Lake, MI

Job Summary:

We are looking for utility construction laborers to join our team! As a utility construction laborer, you would be responsible for helping assist the foreman and team with installing and replacing underground utilities.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water mains, sewer mains, etc.

o Load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment to and from job sites.

o Installing and removal of water and sewer mains.

· Reading and interpreting plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities

· Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed

· Driving various vehicles to job sites, traffic control and flagging

· Utilize hand tools to dig near existing underground utilities

· Travel within the State of Michigan is required

Compensation:

Compensation follows the scale rate of the associated union, and experience. Currently, scale begins at a taxable wage of $28.41/hour ($24.41/hour base pay + $4/hour vacation pay).

Those that have a CDL will earn $2.00/hour above scale.

Requirements

Requirements:

· Valid Driver’s License (CDL preferred - employees will receive an extra $2.00/hour with a valid CDL)

· Satisfactory driving record (MVR check will be conducted prior to hire)

· Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug screens in accordance with company policy and DOT regulations

· Ability to pass a pre-employment background screening

· Ability to be a team player

· Dedicated, hard-working and goal focused

· Willing to work overtime and weekends, and work in all weather conditions

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Key Skills

Utility InstallationManual LaborTrenchingDemolitionSafety ProceduresDrivingTraffic ControlTeamworkGas DistributionPipe InstallationConduit InstallationCable SplicingMaintenanceConstructionRepairWeather AdaptabilityOvertime Willingness