Underground Utilities Site Labor / Operator

Company: Southern Utilities & Grading, LLC.
Location: China Grove
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Free uniforms Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Southern Utilities & Grading is a underground utilities and grading company. We are looking for a Labor / Operator that is not afraid to get dirty and has experience with underground utilites, sewer, water and storm. As well as some experience with heavy equipment! We are a family ran and operated business that need hard working employees to get the job done. We are an underground utilities and grading company. So if you are looking for a great, fast paced, family orinented work enviroment please apply below. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Willing and able to perform manual labor, including but not limited to shoveling curb, removing inlet protection, assisting pulling string line & checking grade, and spotting for trucks/equipment. Work alongside the motor grader utilizing equipment such as a wheel loader or skid steer to pickup and move bulk material. Run all necessary equipment to support the motor grader. This will include smooth drum roller, backhoe, trench roller, and mini excavator. Utilize Southern Utilities & Grading's core values in daily duties. Communicate professionally with everyone on site, including but not limited to supervisors, teammates, contractors, clients and vendor partners. Understand, interpret and follow goals and directions from a foreman or superintendent. Maintain attendance at work, including presence at work during regular work hours or other schedule as may be assigned by the foreman or superintendent. Acceptance of overtime assignments also may be required in order to operational needs. Other Duties & Responsibilities Perform other various assignments as assigned Experience & Requirements Must be willing to work Monday through Friday 7AM-5:30PM, or other schedule as may be assigned by the foreman or superintendent, as well as Saturdays when needed. Must be willing to learn. Must be able to understand site goals and direction. Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates. Ability to understand site goals and direction. Must pass a pre-employment drug and background screening. Random drug screening at owner's discretion Must have reliable transportation. Must be 18 years of age or older. Essential Physical Demands of Work Environment, With or Without a Reasonable Accommodation Able to stand/sit for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, kneel, walk, bend, crouch, lift, and crawl as required to perform essential duties. Able to climb on and off equipment safely while maintaining three (3) points of contact. Able to lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies Able to maintain constant alertness and situational awareness while on the job site. Able to perform job responsibilities outdoors, in all types of weather conditions. Able to communicate audibly and visually while exposed to varying levels of noise, dust and substances commonly found on construction sites. Able to use hands, arms, and feet for repetitive lifting and carrying of construction materials. Able to lift 50-80 lbs on a regular basis Any other physical demand the assigned duties require. *Must be willing to travel. Upcoming jobs located in SC, and VA. Per Diem Package available. Pay based on experience. *Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, bonuses available

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