Wet Utilities Skilled Laborer

Job overview

The Wet Utilities Skilled Laborer role is onsite in Shreveport, LA. Compensation is not specified. Benchmark Utility Services is a design-build site and underground utility construction firm that emphasizes teamwork, safety, and technical expertise. The laborer supports underground utility and site construction crews through physical field work, material handling, trenching, and installation assistance. The role contributes to safe, efficient, high-quality project completion while offering opportunities to develop construction skills.

What you'll do

• Perform manual labor for site and utility construction
• operate hand and power tools safely
• perform underground utility work
• load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment
• clean and prepare job sites and remove debris
• excavate trenches and dig manually around existing utilities
• assist with installing piping, conduit, and other utility infrastructure
• support skilled tradespeople and equipment operators
• report equipment issues and perform light tool maintenance
• follow safety procedures, attend daily safety briefings, and use required PPE.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

wet utilities skilled laborer

shreveport la

benchmark utility services

underground utilities

site construction

trenching

piping and conduit

hand and power tools

outdoor work

safety ppe

construction labor

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are stated
• specific benefit details are not provided.

Why this role

Outdoor, physically demanding work in varied weather; comfort working in trenches, confined spaces, and around active utilities; OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 and light-equipment experience preferred.

About the employer

Benchmark Utility Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.