Underground Utility Helper – Fire & Water Lines
Job in
Tavares, Lake County, Florida, 32778, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Legends Site and Underground Development , LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor / Trades, General Labor, Heavy Equipment Operator, Maintenance Worker
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Underground Utility Helper – Fire & Water Lines
Job Summary:
We are hiring an Underground Helper to support crews installing underground fire lines and potable water systems. This position assists with pipe installation, trench work, and jobsite operations for commercial and residential site development projects. This is an entry-level position with a clear path to becoming a pipe layer, equipment operator, or foreman.Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist with installation of fire lines and water mains (DIP, C900, PVC, CPVC, HDPE)
- Help prepare trenches, including bedding, grading, and backfill
- Assist pipe layers with setting pipe, fittings, valves, and fire hydrants
- Pull string line and assist with line and grade alignment
- Support hydrostatic pressure testing, flushing, and chlorination
- Load, unload, and stage pipe and materials
- Use basic hand tools (shovels, levels, tape measure, pipe tools)
- Maintain a clean and safe trench and jobsite
- Follow all trench safety and excavation safety procedures
- Work safely around heavy equipment (excavators, loaders, trench boxes)
Required
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs. regularly
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Reliable transportation to job sites
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Ability to follow directions and work in a team environment
- Experience with underground utilities, water mains, or fire lines
- Familiarity with trenching or pipe installation
- OSHA 10 certification
- Experience working around excavators or loaders
- Vocational school training or apprenticeship preferred.
- On-the-job training may be provided
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Qualifications:
- Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery.
- Able to work long periods including evenings and weekends when necessary.
- Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
- A current and valid US driver’s license is required.
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