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Emery Sapp

Underground Utilities Laborer

Columbia, MO

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
18 Sept 2026

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the posting

Emery Sapp & Sons is seeking hardworking and safety-minded Underground Utilities Laborers to join our heavy civil construction team. This position assists in the installation of underground utility systems, including storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, drainage structures, and related infrastructure. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, thrives in a team environment, and is committed to building quality infrastructure safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the installation of storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, and drainage systems.
  • Work in and around trenches while following all trench safety requirements.
  • Load, unload, and transport pipe, fittings, tools, and construction materials.
  • Assist pipe layers, operators, and foremen with utility installation activities.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, laser levels, and other construction equipment safely and effectively.
  • Help with excavation support, bedding material placement, backfilling, and compaction operations.
  • Install utility structures, including manholes, catch basins, and drainage inlets.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
  • Assist with traffic control and site preparation activities as required.
  • Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and project requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support project completion.

Required:

  • Ability to perform physically demanding construction work.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of a crew.
  • Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and climb throughout the workday.
  • Ability to enter and exit trenches while maintaining safe work practices.
  • Ability to work extended hours, wee

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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