Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Backbone Underground Inc is looking for dependable, hardworking Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Laborers to join our underground utility crew.

This is a hands-on, outdoor construction position working alongside our drill operators, locators, and equipment operators. We are looking for people who are reliable, willing to work, and able to be part of a team.

Job Responsibilities

Assist HDD drill operators and crew with daily drilling operations

Help set up and break down jobsites and equipment

Hand dig and expose existing utilities as needed

Assist with potholing, digging, trenching, and backfilling

Handle drill rods, tooling, pipe, conduit, and other materials

Assist with pulling and installing underground utilities

Load, unload, and organize tools and materials

Maintain a clean and safe work area

Perform basic equipment and tool maintenance

Follow utility markings and jobsite safety procedures

Assist with traffic control when necessary

Perform other duties needed to help the crew complete jobs safely and efficiently

Qualifications

HDD or underground utility experience is a plus

Construction or general labor experience preferred

Must be dependable and show up ready to work

Must be comfortable performing physically demanding work

Ability to lift, carry, bend, dig, and work on your feet throughout the day

Must be able to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, mud, and other jobsite conditions

Ability to follow directions and work well as part of a crew

Valid driver's license preferred

Must take safety seriously

What We're Looking For

We aren't expecting every applicant to already know directional drilling. We're looking for someone who is willing to learn, isn't afraid of hard work, shows up consistently, and wants to become a valuable part of an HDD crew.

There is an opportunity to learn additional skills and equipment as you gain experience.

Position: Full-Time Industry: Horizontal Directional Drilling / Underground Utilities Location: Coastal North Carolina Pay: Based on experience

If you're dependable, willing to work, and interested in building experience in the underground utility industry, we'd like to hear from you.