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Hourly Underground Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Dycom Industries, Inc.

Underground Telecom Laborer

Garner, NC · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Hourly Discover a more connected career At Ansco & Associates, LLC, as a Laborer on our Telecom Underground team, you'll participate in all phases of underground construction, including loading ...

Dycom Industries, Inc.

Laborer Telecom Underground

Garner, NC · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Hourly Unit Discover a more connected career At Prince Telecom, LLC, as a Laborer on our Telecom Underground team, you'll participate in all phases of underground construction, including loading ...

Sunrock

Underground Utility Pipe Layer

Wake Forest, NC

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Underground Utilities Installer - Water, Sewer & Storm Drain Systems (Durham, NC Region) Location: Based in Durham, NC -- must live within approximately 60 miles (Raleigh, Butner, Roxboro, Oxford ...

Sunrock

Underground Utility Pipe Layer

Butner, NC

$14.50 - $19/hr

Underground Utilities Installer - Water, Sewer & Storm Drain Systems (Durham, NC Region) Location: Based in Durham, NC -- must live within approximately 60 miles (Raleigh, Butner, Roxboro, Oxford ...

Sunrock

Underground Utility Pipe Layer

Kittrell, NC

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Underground Utilities Installer - Water, Sewer & Storm Drain Systems (Durham, NC Region) Location: Based in Durham, NC -- must live within approximately 60 miles (Raleigh, Butner, Roxboro, Oxford ...

Sunrock

Underground Utility Pipe Layer

Raleigh, NC

$16.75 - $22/hr

Underground Utilities Installer - Water, Sewer & Storm Drain Systems (Durham, NC Region) Location: Based in Durham, NC -- must live within approximately 60 miles (Raleigh, Butner, Roxboro, Oxford ...

Sunrock

Underground Utility Pipe Layer

Durham, NC

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Underground Utilities Installer - Water, Sewer & Storm Drain Systems (Durham, NC Region) Location: Based in Durham, NC -- must live within approximately 60 miles (Raleigh, Butner, Roxboro, Oxford ...

Sunrock

Underground Utility Pipe Layer

Zebulon, NC

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Underground Utilities Installer - Water, Sewer & Storm Drain Systems (Durham, NC Region) Location: Based in Durham, NC -- must live within approximately 60 miles (Raleigh, Butner, Roxboro, Oxford ...

Sunrock

Underground Utility Pipe Layer

Raleigh, NC

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Underground Utilities Installer - Water, Sewer & Storm Drain Systems (Durham, NC Region) Location: Based in Durham, NC -- must live within approximately 60 miles (Raleigh, Butner, Roxboro, Oxford ...

USIC

Utility Locator

Pittsboro, NC

$20/hr

Compensation $20.00 Hourly Text JOBS to 811DIG (811344) to connect with our hiring team today! Are ... We are America's leader in underground utility damage prevention and advanced infrastructure ...

New

USIC

Utility Locator

Durham, NC

$20/hr

Compensation $20.00 Hourly Text JOBS to 811DIG (811344) to connect with our hiring team today! Are ... We are America's leader in underground utility damage prevention and advanced infrastructure ...

USIC

Utility Locator

Raleigh, NC

$20/hr

Compensation $20.00 Hourly Text JOBS to 811DIG (811344) to connect with our hiring team today! Are ... We are America's leader in underground utility damage prevention and advanced infrastructure ...

USIC

Utility Locator

Pittsboro, NC · On-site

$20/hr

Compensation $20.00 Hourly Text JOBS to 811DIG (811344) to connect with our hiring team today! Are ... We are America's leader in underground utility damage prevention and advanced infrastructure ...

New

USIC

Utility Locator

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$20/hr

Compensation $20.00 Hourly Text JOBS to 811DIG (811344) to connect with our hiring team today! Are ... We are America's leader in underground utility damage prevention and advanced infrastructure ...

USIC

Utility Locator

Durham, NC · On-site

$20/hr

Compensation $20.00 Hourly Text JOBS to 811DIG (811344) to connect with our hiring team today! Are ... We are America's leader in underground utility damage prevention and advanced infrastructure ...

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How much do hourly underground jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly underground in Raleigh, NC is $24.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.10 and $26.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Underground vs Hourly Tunnel Worker?

AspectHourly UndergroundHourly Tunnel Worker
CertificationsOSHA safety training, possibly confined space certificationOSHA safety training, confined space certification
Work EnvironmentUnderground construction sites, tunnels, subwaysUnderground tunnels, subway systems, utility tunnels
Industry UsageConstruction, mining, infrastructure projectsTransportation, utility, infrastructure projects
Job TasksExcavation, installing supports, safety monitoringExcavation, lining tunnels, installing utilities

Both roles involve working underground in construction or infrastructure projects, requiring safety certifications and similar skills. The main difference lies in the specific work environment and project focus, with Hourly Underground often referring to broader underground construction, while Hourly Tunnel Worker specifically emphasizes tunnel excavation and lining tasks.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Underground job openings in Raleigh, NC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 85% In-person, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,097 per year, or $24.6 per hour.
Underground Groundperson

Underground Groundperson

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC

Durham, NC

$1.2K - $1.6K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Utility Lines Construction Services rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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Underground Distribution Groundperson

A entry-level position building towards a career in maintaining and repairing underground distribution and transmission systems.

Pay: Competitive/Hourly (more detail during your interview process)

Benefits:

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • FR Clothing Provided
  • Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Perform new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground line work following company established Safety and Health standards from the ground level.
  • Ability to problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any job.
  • Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment.
  • Maintain company equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specification.
  • Will have contact with public and private property owners to professionally communicate work to be performed.
  • Participates in company training of all regional safety guidelines and is required to perform all work by the regional safety policies.
  • Operates various tools for the work (manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come-alongs, jack hammer and hand-line etc.).
  • All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.
  • Reports all potential equipment and crew safety hazards to Foreperson.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Ability to: 
    • follow directions, work safely & productively.
    • problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any job.
    • identify, operate and service all required tools and equipment. (i.e., bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel)

Education & Experience

  • Ability to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and other certifications obtained during career.

Pre-Screen

  • Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

  • Driver License Required, willingness to obtain a valid CDL within 90 days of employment preferred.

Travel Requirements:

  • Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements:

  • RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, and Climbing Poles
  • OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Body Twisting, Sense of Touch, Range of Motion, Pushing, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Balancing, and Lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • FREQUENT (up to 66 %): Walking, Manual Dexterity, Seeing Distant, Climbing On/Off Truck, Gripping, Lifting Over 10 lbs. up to 50 lbs., Reaching, Depth Perception, Lifting, Carrying, and Pulling.
  • CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Speaking Clearly, Seeing, Hearing-Speech Range, Color Vision, Lifting Up to 10 lbs.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

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