Utilities Tailman/Laborer I-III

Want to work for one of Denver’s Top 5 Best Places to Work?  Fiore & Sons is a family-owned business and we extend that family approach to everyone who works with us.  We strive to provide stability and opportunity for our people and are committed to career growth, with a strong track record of promoting from within.  Come grow with us!

The Underground Utility Laborer assists the Utility Operators and Pipe Layers in a variety of duties to install underground pipe for storm drains, sewers, drains, and water mains. The Utility Laborer must be dependable and able to follow instructions, as well as familiar with trenching operations, underground hazards, and safety procedures regarding trenching, locates, and pot holing.

TOTAL COMPENSATION

$19.71 - $34.38 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans and prepares job sites including removal of debris, garbage, or excess water accumulation
• Helps load and unload utilities materials
• Operates a variety of hand tools and machines, including water spraying truck and equipment
• Responsible for excavating or back-filling utility trenches using tools and shovels
• Checks slopes as instructed for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers
• Assists utility operators and pipe layers maneuvering pipe, manholes, and trench boxes into position
• Assists with grade trenches or culverts
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Checking primary email on a regular basis for any communication from the company, as this is the company’s primary mode of communication.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Responsibility and reliability, with good attendance habits
• General knowledge of trench and utilities site safety
• Experience with grading trenches and operation of laser leveling systems is preferred
• Good safety history and a willingness to engage with and contribute to ongoing safe work practices, including strong knowledge of excavation, trenching, and shoring safety standards
• Ability to follow direction and be a team-player
• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, team members, and client representatives
• Consistent access to a reliable personal email account.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Preferred high school diploma or GED with 6 months of verifiable experience in the utilities industry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time on various terrain, including slopes and uneven ground
• Ability to push/pull/manipulate up to 96 ft./lbs.
• Ability to push/pull/drag lifting chains/straps up to 53 ft./lbs.
• Ability to push/pull/drag equipment by assisting up to 34 ft./lbs. and team-lift 97 lbs. material, tools, and power equipment
• Ability to life and carry material and/or equipment up to 90lbs, including but not limited to generators, jumping jacks, water hoses, water meters, man-hole covers, bags of cement, pipe fittings, etc.
• Ability to ascend and descend various ladders and levels of terrain
• Ability to reach above head and at 6-inches with fine and gross motor skills
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch
• Ability to dig/shovel various soils while performing daily duties
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Outside work exposed to variant weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow) and muddy ground conditions
  
  

We Offer an Outstanding Benefit Package:

• Health
  • 100% Employee and 80% Dependent Premium paid
  • Platinum Plus grade plan w/$0 Deductible and Low Out of Pocket Max
• Dental – 100% Employee and Family Level Premium paid
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• Employer paid Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Vision Plan paired with Hearing Care - optional
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Limited Medical Gap Plans - optional
• Identity Protection and Pet Insurance - optional
• FSA Account - optional
• HSA Account with employer contribution - with HDHP
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Wellness Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match contributions.
• $25,000.00 Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – with additional voluntary options

To Apply

Apply online at https://www.fioreandsons.com/join-our-team

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fiore & Sons is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.  All employment decisions at Fiore & Sons are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race or ethnicity, color, religion or belief, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by the law.  Applicants that require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact Human Resources at 303-429-8893.