Underground Wet Utilities Laborer (Drain Field Laborer)
Location: Auburn, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Company Overview
At A Advanced Septic and Construction Services, we are proud to be Western Washington’s largest family-owned septic company on this side of the mountains, and we’re growing! We’re looking to add an enthusiastic and talented Underground Wet Utilities Laborer (Drain Field Laborer) to our Septic Service Team. Our ideal candidate is reliable, safety-minded, hardworking, and motivated to learn and grow in the underground utilities trade.
This position will specialize in drain field rehabilitation and new installation, but is not limited to those tasks, offering the opportunity to expand your skill set across a variety of underground utility services.
Position Summary
The Underground Wet Utilities Laborer (Drain Field Laborer) installs, maintains, and repairs underground utility systems such as drain fields and other underground wet utilities. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role that involves trenching, grading, and assisting with system troubleshooting and installation across Pierce, King, and surrounding counties.
Candidates should have experience working with underground wet utilities, a strong understanding of basic outdoor plumbing, and a high aptitude for plumbing related work. The ability to operate a company vehicle is required. Applicants must be at least 23 years old with an acceptable motor vehicle record, or at least 18 years old with a clean motor vehicle record.
Typical Tasks
- Digging trenches for drain field and utility pipes according to specified dimensions
- Laying and aligning perforated drain pipes
- Backfilling trenches with appropriate soil materials
- Leveling and grading drain field areas
- Locating underground utilities using marking flags or detection tools
- Site cleanup and debris disposal
- Collaborating with project managers, dispatch, estimators, and customers
Requirements
- Valid WA State Driver’s License with an acceptable MVR
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Comfortable working in all weather conditions
- Strong attention to detail and safety
- Physically able to perform heavy labor
- Proficient with hand tools
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Excellent attendance record
- Willingness to become a WOSSA Certified Level 2 Technician (company-paid training)
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years’ experience in septic or underground utility services
- CDL
- Certified O&M Level 1 or Level 2 Specialist (Active License)
- Experience with Service Titan
- Familiarity with local codes, bylaws, and regulations (Pierce, King, etc.)
- Proficient in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and inspecting systems
- Experience with excavation, jetting, stress testing, and repairs
- Ability to direct labor crews safely and efficiently
- Experience reading as-builts and compliance reporting
- Heavy Equipment Operation (Mini Kubota): 2 years (Preferred)
Benefits Package Includes
- Company Paid Medical for Employees ($20.00 bi-weekly employee contribution)
- Dental Insurance – Supplemental Available (After 3 months)
- Vision Insurance – Supplemental Available (After 3 months)
- Company Paid $25,000 Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance – Principal + Colonial
- 401K - 4% Company Match
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Time Off Plans
- Supplemental Aflac Insurance
- Pet Insurance – Supplemental Available through United Healthcare
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance (Short- & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, etc.)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Retirement Plan
- Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Discount Program
- 6 Paid Holidays (After 6 months of employment: New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day)
- Veterans and Active Military Members Receive Veterans Day as an Additional Paid Holiday (After 6 months of employment)
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
