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Skilled Laborer

Afton, TX

 

 

Job Title: Skilled Laborer

Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Loenbro – South Region               
Location: Afton, TX / On-site
Reports to: Labor Foreman
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

 

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

The UMI Skilled Laborer performs a variety of skilled construction, maintenance, inspection, repair, and support activities for underground utility infrastructure projects. This position assists operators, foremen, and utility crews with excavation, utility exposure, inspections, repairs, installations, and site restoration while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. The UMI Skilled Laborer is expected to possess experience in underground utility work and operate effectively in demanding field environments.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with underground utility maintenance, inspection, rehabilitation, and repair activities.
  • Perform hand digging, trenching, potholing, and utility exposure using hand and power tools.
  • Assist equipment operators with excavation, backfilling, grading, and utility installation projects.
  • Locate, identify, and safely work around existing underground utilities.
  • Install, repair, and maintain underground utility systems, including water, sewer, storm drain, electrical, telecommunications, and gas infrastructure.
  • Perform pipe laying, utility connection, repair, and replacement work as assigned.
  • Assist with CCTV inspections, cleaning operations, and maintenance activities.
  • Set up and maintain traffic control devices, barricades, and work zone protection systems.
  • Load, unload, transport, and stage tools, materials, and equipment.
  • Perform trench shoring, dewatering, and excavation support activities.
  • Conduct site cleanup and restoration activities, including grading, compacting, seeding, and roadway repairs.
  • Follow utility locate requirements and safe digging practices.
  • Assist with emergency utility repairs and service restoration efforts.
  • Operate small equipment and power tools such as compactors, generators, pumps, jackhammers, chainsaws, cut-off saws, and trench compactors.
  • Complete daily work reports, inspection forms, and safety documentation as required.
  • Attend and participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions.
  • Follow all company policies, OSHA regulations, and customer safety requirements.

 

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in underground utility construction, maintenance, inspection, or related civil construction work.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
  • Knowledge of construction safety practices and work zone safety requirements.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor environments.

Preferred

  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
  • Confined Space Entry certification.
  • Competent Person Training for Excavation and Trenching.
  • First Aid/CPR certification.
  • Experience with utility locating and damage prevention practices.
  • Experience working in utility maintenance, pipeline, municipal, industrial, or infrastructure environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Working knowledge of underground utility systems and construction practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret basic construction plans and utility markings.
  • Knowledge of excavation safety and trench protection systems.
  • Proficiency with construction tools, equipment, and materials.
  • Ability to recognize hazards and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Ability to follow directions and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Ability to adapt to changing project priorities and field conditions.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds regularly.
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and digging.
  • Ability to work in trenches, excavations, confined spaces, and uneven terrain.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and fall protection equipment when required.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and emergency callouts as needed.

 

Work Environment

  • Underground utility maintenance and inspection projects
  • Municipal and public infrastructure projects
  • Industrial facilities and construction sites
  • Utility easements, rights-of-way, and roadway projects
  • Exposure to noise, dust, traffic, heavy equipment, excavation hazards, and varying weather conditions

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

 

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities.  If you’re ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:

  • Living with Integrity
  • Exceeding Expectations
  • Acting with Urgency
  • Delivering Excellence

 

…we want to hear from you.

 

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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