Hand Tunnel Laborer

Blythe Development is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based, licensed general contractor specializing in site development, road construction, and golf course construction across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. We are 100% employee-owned.

Founded in 1989 by Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe, we have more than 900 employees and self-perform 80% of our site groundwork. Our capabilities include clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base, and asphalt paving through Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company. This self-performing model gives us greater control over safety, quality, schedules, and costs.

Job Overview

The Underground Construction Laborer (Hand Tunnel) performs manual excavation and installs structural supports in underground utility and cross-drainage tunnels. Using hand and pneumatic tools, this role supports pipe installation and works with heavy equipment operators to maintain safe, accurate line, grade, and excavation depth.

What You''ll Do

• Perform manual excavation with picks, shovels, pneumatic hammers, and jackhammers in earth, rock, and restricted areas where mechanical drills cannot operate safely.
• Align, fit, and install pipeline sections to help prevent leaks.
• Set lasers at the proper grade and verify pipe line, grade, and depth.
• Assist heavy equipment operators in reaching the required excavation depth.
• Ensure pipe is properly backfilled and chocked.
• Confirm required trench safety equipment is in place in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Follow confined-space, underground utility, trench, and heavy-equipment safety procedures.
• Adapt to changing schedules, project locations, and shift times.

What You''ll Need

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces.
• Ability to work safely around trenches, underground utilities, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to use hand and pneumatic excavation tools safely and effectively.
• Willingness to work varying shifts and at different project locations.

Benefits & Ownership

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental insurance programs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug-Free Workplace