Underground Utility Construction Laborer

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are looking for utility construction laborers to join our team! As a utility construction laborer, you would be responsible for helping assist the foreman and team with installing and replacing underground utilities.

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in a utility installation work environment that requires the use of basic hand tools. These tasks include but are not limited to:
• Digging/trimming trenches and ditches, back filling of trenches
• Building/cleaning of manholes
• Replacing concrete, installation and removal of pipe, cleaning of pipes, setting of poles
• Installing and removal of conduit and cable, splicing cable
• All work associated with demolition
• Reading and interpreting plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
• Driving various vehicles to job sites, traffic control and flagging
• Utilize hand tools to dig near existing underground utilities
• Assisting the line up crew as well as the welders
• Assisting in repair, maintenance, construction, of gas distribution pipelines

Compensation follows the scale rate of the associated union, and experience. Currently, scale begins at a taxable wage of $28.41/hour ($24.41/hour base pay + $4/hour vacation pay).

• Valid Driver’s License
• Satisfactory driving record (MVR check will be conducted prior to hire)
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug screens in accordance with company policy and DOT regulations
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background screening
• Ability to be a team player
• Dedicated, hard-working and goal focused
• Willing to work overtime and weekends, and work in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds