Field crew jobs for sewer, water and excavation work in northern NJ
JWSR LLC is hiring field crew for spring 2027: laborers, pipe layers and equipment operators. Most of our work is sewer and water lines, and we also do excavation and site work. Our office is in Hamburg, NJ, and the crew works on jobs across Sussex, Warren and Morris counties and the towns around them.
If that sounds like work you can do, the application is further down this page. You can also call 862-268-2510.
Sewer and water lines first, then excavation and site work
Sewer and water lines are most of the job. That means new service lines, replacements and repairs, and the digging that goes with them, from the street to the house or building. Excavation and site work come alongside: grading, drainage, driveway and site preparation, and the trenching and backfill that go with it.
Our service area runs across Sussex, Warren and Morris counties and the towns around them, with some jobs in nearby counties. The service areas page lists the towns we work in.
Three field roles
Laborer
You work on the ground beside the machines and the pipe. That means hand digging around marked utilities, setting up and cleaning up the site, moving materials, and keeping the work area safe. Laborers are the base of every crew.
Pipe layer
You work in and around the trench, bedding pipe and setting and joining it to the grade and line the job calls for. The work takes care and patience, and you work closely with the operator and the rest of the crew.
Equipment operator
You run the excavators, backhoes, loaders and other machines that dig trenches and set heavy material. Equipment is learned on the job, so you do not need to have run machines before to apply.
What the work is like
- It is outdoors. Crews work in heat, cold, rain and mud, and the job keeps moving with the weather unless conditions make it unsafe to continue.
- It follows the season. The busiest stretch is usually the warmer months, when the ground is workable and the frost is out. Winter work is slower and depends on the job.
- It is physical. Expect shoveling and lifting, long days, and time in and around open trenches.
- It is safety first. Every dig starts with a call to 811 and the utility marks on the ground before anything is dug. Hand digging is used near marked utilities, trenches are protected before anyone goes into them, and anyone on the crew can stop work when something does not look right.
- You learn equipment over time. Most operators learn on the job, starting with the work around the machines and moving to the controls as the crew sees you can run them safely.
Digging near buried lines is covered in more detail on our markout colors page and the NJ utility damage law page.
What helps an applicant
You do not need all of these to apply. These are the things that make a difference.
- A valid driver's license. The baseline for the role.
- A CDL is a plus. Useful for the roles that involve hauling and heavier equipment.
- OSHA 10 is a plus. Shows you already know the basic safety rules for construction work.
- A willingness to learn. Most of the skill on a crew is learned on the job. The people who do well ask questions and keep at it.
How to apply
- Fill out the form with your contact details, your town and the role you want.
- We read each application and call the people we want to talk to.
- We go through the role and the next steps by phone.
Applications go to the JWSR office. Questions before you apply? Call 862-268-2510.
Three steps, no runaround
Call or send the form
Reach a real person at 862-268-2510, or tell us about the job online. Emergencies jump the line.
Free on-site estimate
We look at the ground, tell you straight what it needs, and give you a fair, upfront price.
We do the work
Markouts and permits handled. We dig, backfill, restore, and walk the finished job with you.
Serving northern & central New Jersey
Want to know who you would be working for?
Read how JWSR started and how it is run, or call the office with your questions.