Gas Utility Laborer

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Established in 1972, New England Utility Constructors Inc. (NEUCO) has been providing underground utility construction solutions to New England for five decades. Known for safety, quality, and excellence, NEUCO specializes in pipeline and natural gas distribution construction. Our well‑trained and professional staff aim for excellence on every project. Competitive wages from day one, paid training and development, and opportunities to advance make NEUCO a place where you can grow.

In this entry‑level position, you will be assigned to a crew with seasoned foremen, equipment operators, and pipe fitters. You will learn the trade and be provided with the tools needed to succeed. Your duties will involve general labor such as excavating, trenching, and shoring while working around heavy equipment.

• Use hand tools to dig around existing utility structures to prevent damage
• Load and unload equipment and materials
• Keep worksite clean and organized free from unnecessary hazards
• Perform regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment
• Maintain all industry‑required operator qualifications
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong desire to learn a new trade

• Weekly payroll
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off/vacation
• Career development opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Voluntary life insurance and short‑term and long‑term disability
• Competitive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage

• Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
• All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English
• Work includes prolonged and repeated lifting (including overhead, up to 50 lbs.), standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching and crawling
• Work is performed within the “red zone” of heavy equipment
• Working safely requires quick/accurate hand‑eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

• Pass pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid U.S. work authorization documents for E‑Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre‑employment background check results
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is preferred
• Pre‑employment medical fit‑for‑duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. NEUCO (and its subsidiaries) will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

NEUCO will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. NEUCO is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety‑sensitive positions are covered under the DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

It remains unacceptable for any safety‑sensitive employee subject to drug testing under NEUCO’s Drug Free Workplace Policy to use or test positive for marijuana.