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Sunstate Equipment

Yard Laborer - Trench Safety

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$20.40 - $25.50/hr

Equipment Support II - Yard Laborer TRENCH SAFETY DIVISION Sunstate Equipment Co.: Where Safety and People are Core Values! We care about our people and it shows. Hiring Immediately ; Pay: $20.40-$25 ...

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How much do trench safety jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average weekly pay for trench safety in the United States is $1,522.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,269.23 and $1,692.31 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is trench safety and why is it important?

Trench safety refers to the practices, equipment, and regulations put in place to protect workers from hazards when working in or around trenches. Trenches can collapse without warning, leading to serious injuries or fatalities from cave-ins or falling materials. Implementing proper trench safety measures, such as using protective systems like shoring, shielding, or sloping, is crucial to ensure worker safety. Compliance with OSHA standards helps prevent accidents and saves lives in construction and excavation projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in trench safety, and why are they important?

To thrive in Trench Safety, you need a solid understanding of excavation safety standards, hazard identification, and OSHA regulations, often supported by specialized safety certifications. Familiarity with trench protective systems, gas detection equipment, and safety compliance software is typically required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are vital to prevent accidents, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect workers in hazardous trench environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in trench safety, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Trench Safety often face challenges such as ensuring compliance with complex safety regulations, managing changing soil and weather conditions, and effectively communicating hazards to diverse teams. To address these challenges, it's essential to stay updated on OSHA standards, participate in regular safety training, and foster open communication with all site personnel. Building a culture of safety and proactive hazard identification helps minimize risks and ensures projects remain on schedule and within regulatory requirements.

What is the difference between Trench Safety vs Trench Excavation?

AspectTrench SafetyTrench Excavation
CertificationsOSHA Trench Safety Certification, Competent PersonOSHA Trench Safety Certification, Competent Person
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, underground work, confined spacesExcavation sites, construction, infrastructure projects
Primary FocusPreventing accidents, hazard recognition, safety protocolsDigging, removing soil, preparing trenches

Trench Safety focuses on implementing safety measures to prevent accidents during trench work, emphasizing hazard recognition and safety protocols. Trench Excavation involves the physical process of digging and preparing trenches. While both roles are interconnected, Trench Safety ensures the work is performed safely, whereas Trench Excavation is the actual task of creating the trenches.

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Trench Safety Yard Lead

Douglasville, GA • On-site

Badger Daylighting
Construction • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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Job description


The Yard Lead oversees all day-today activities within the trench Safety yard and shop, ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate- handling, inspection, organization, and documentation of equipment. This role provides functional oversight of yard and shop operations including workflow coordination, equipment readiness, and operational accuracy. The Yard Lead supports a safe and orderly working environment, ensures equipment meets established quality standards, and maintains strong coordination with operations teams to meet customer and branch needs.
The compensation for this position will be commensurate with education or work experience.
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Conducts visual inspections of equipment prior to customer release to confirm compliance with specifications and safety standards.
  • Maintains an organized and logical yard and shop layout to optimize access, safety, and accurate inventory management.
  • Partners with Operations and Sales to communicate equipment availability, shortages, substitutions, and hold statuses.
  • Follows and supports all company safety policies and procedures; models safe work behaviors at all times.
  • Ensures accuracy and completeness of all paperwork associated with equipment movement (inbound, outbound, transfers, returns, adjustments).
  • Works closely with Dispatch, Operations, Inside Sales, and Shop personnel to prioritize pulls, returns, inspections, and staging activities.

What You'll Need For Success:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Two (2) years of experience in yard, warehouse, construction, or heavy equipment operations.
  • Working knowledge of trench Safety/trench safety equipment preferred.

If you feel you don't have the experience listed above, but still think you are qualified for the job, we encourage you to apply for consideration.
What You'll Get In Return:
  • Generous weekly pay and overtime opportunities
  • Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
  • Attractive vacation programs
  • Inclusive Group Life insurance
  • Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
  • Rewarding employee referral program
  • Valuable employee training program(s)
  • Per diem

About Us
Badger Infrastructure Solutions is the industry leader in non-destructive hydro-excavation (hydrovac) services. Since 1992, Badger has been innovating cutting-edge technology and providing services to a diverse customer base, including oil and gas, energy, industrial, construction, transportation and other markets, as well as numerous government agencies within Canada and the United States.
We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Badger stronger.
There has never been a better time to join and grow with Badger.

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