Position Details

Position Title: Utility Construction Laborer

Reports To: Foreman/Project Manager

Department: Field Operations

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reporting Location: Whitmore Lake, MI

Position Summary

Join a team performing trenchless rehabilitation work that keeps critical infrastructure running. As a CIPP Install Laborer, you’ll work hands-on with a skilled crew installing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) systems for sanitary and storm sewers using industry-leading methods.

This is an active, field-based role with travel throughout Michigan, offering the opportunity to develop specialized skills in a growing segment of the utility construction industry.

• Perform cleaning, inspection, and rehabilitation of sanitary and storm sewer systems
• Assist with CIPP installation methods including steam curing, water inversion, and pull-in-place systems
• Operate and support use of specialized equipment and tools
• Drive and operate CDL-required vehicles as needed
• Travel to job sites throughout Michigan, including overnight stays (home on weekends)
• Follow all safety procedures and job site requirements
• Support crew leadership and continue developing technical skills

Compensation is based on the applicable union scale, with opportunities for higher starting pay based on experience.

• Minimum Starting Pay: $31.66/hour ($27.66/hour base wage + $4.00/hour vacation pay (taxable))

• Steady, year-round work on essential utility infrastructure projects
• Work with an experienced crew that takes pride in getting the job done right
• Opportunity to grow your skills in underground utility construction
• Modern equipment and a safety-first work environment
• Be part of a team that values hard work, accountability, and reliability

Safety is our top priority—no exceptions. Every team member is expected to take ownership of maintaining a safe job site by following established procedures, watching out for fellow crew members, and speaking up when something doesn’t look right. We provide the training, equipment, and support needed to ensure everyone goes home safe at the end of the day.

Corby Energy Services, Inc. (CES) builds the infrastructure that keeps communities powered and connected. For over 40 years, we’ve delivered utility construction, engineering, and support services across the Great Lakes region and eastern United States—installing millions of miles of electric, gas, and communication infrastructure.

With a team of more than 300 employees and a fleet of hundreds of vehicles and heavy equipment, CES takes on complex projects across a wide range of environments—from dense urban settings to large-scale infrastructure work. We’re known for quality, reliability, and getting the job done right—and we’re always looking for driven individuals who want to build a long-term career in utility construction.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal opportunity to succeed.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Michigan CDL Class B with tanker endorsement (required)
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and team-first mindset
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work (standing, squatting, lifting for extended periods)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening, participate in random drug testing, and maintain a satisfactory driving record (MVR)