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Hourly Underground Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

Fisher Associates

Precast Designer

Rochester, NY · Hybrid

$28 - $32/hr

Compensation + Benefits Hourly Pay: $28-$32/hour * Competitive compensation; actual pay varies ... underground structures. Fisher may also consider strong candidates located near Syracuse, NY;

Asplundh Tree Expert

Groundperson - Union

Livonia, NY

$19.07 - $23.15/hr

Competitive, Hourly Benefits: * Company Sponsored Retirement Plan * Health Insurance (Medical ... underground line construction, planning and design, meter reading and AMR/AMI installation ...

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC

Groundperson - Union

Livonia, NY · On-site

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

Competitive, Hourly Benefits: * Company Sponsored Retirement Plan * Health Insurance (Medical ... underground line construction, planning and design, meter reading and AMR/AMI installation ...

Livingston Associates

Laborer

Scottsville, NY

$25 - $30/hr

The Subway Division performs underground electric, telecom and fiber infrastructure construction and maintenance. Those services include duct bank installation, manhole installation, conduit ...

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How much do hourly underground jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly underground in Rochester, NY is $24.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.38 and $27.26 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 Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, and 19% Part Time. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,864 per year, or $24.9 per hour.

Aerial and Underground Utilities

NRDB Utilities, LLC

Ontario, NY • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off

NRDB Utilities, LLC is a privately owned and operated LLC that specializes in underground and aerial placement. We are
currently seeking skilled and motivated individuals for full-time employment as Lineman in our Underground/Aerial
Construction Division. The candidate should be self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
 Ability to utilize ladders, crawl spaces, manholes, and trenches to access various installations and construction
points as required.
 Safely operate a bucket truck, climb poles and utilize standard tools of the trade.
 This position may require out-of-town traveling during the week.
 Flexibility to work across all divisions (underground/aerial).
 Rod and rope through existing conduit
 Running and pulling fiber optic cable
 Reading and interpreting engineered prints and other project documentation.
 Driving a company vehicle while towing a trailer
 Operating equipment, including but not limited to, plows, mini excavators, missiles, aerial lift device, lasher, or
various hand tools.
 Maintain a safe and secure work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal
regulations.
 Provide daily reports and plans for the next days work.
 Climb poles and ladders up to 50 feet as necessary.
 Always maintain a professional working attitude with colleagues and customers
 Follow customer-specific procedures for documentation or notification as described in customer notes or
installation guidelines.
 Additional responsibilities as requested by the project manager.
 Make sound decisions consistent with job duties.
 Work any scheduled shift (optional weekend overtime) and under various weather conditions.
 Perform tasks involving prolonged sitting and standing.
 Work in confined spaces such as maintenance holes.
 Throwing a rope over elevated cable lines, through tree branches and pulling the lasher down the cable lines.
 Maintenance of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
 Perform daily truck inspections, keeping vehicle properly stocked and cleaned.
 Have reliable transportation and a valid drivers license.
 Running equipment, digging, and placing new conduit,
 Lashing up new cable, building new strand, and rod and rope underground conduit,
 Hand digging will be required.
 Flagging may also be required.
 Other duties as assigned.