Vac Truck Laborer

Team member is responsible for leading team members in the installation and detection of underground utilities to include water, sewer and storm drain.

Mission Statement:

To deliver the highest quality project that exceeds the expectations of our partners while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and professional development of our team members.

Values:

As Sanford Contractors team members we are:

• Guided by the Golden Rule
• Accountable
• Relationship focused
• Prepared
• Driven

Core Competencies:

• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills; must be able to read and speak English
• Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards
• Read and interpret plans/specs/regulations
• Check/figure grades
• Operate equipment
• Willingness to react to changes in priorities

Core Duties:

• Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times
• Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind
• Lead by example
• Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present and being the #1 safety advocate for the crew
• Be a mentor to other team members by teaching them proper construction techniques
• Conduct daily hazard briefing
• Complete time sheet with pertinent info from the day’s activity and submit per payroll schedule
• Complete all required paperwork (daily project reports, tool box talks, delivery tickets, etc.) and submit to office weekly
• Coordinate production schedule and project requirements with superintendent and/or project managers
• Communicate to the crew the plan for the day prior to work beginning
• Work to meet daily production goals
• Ensure work area is safe of underground hazards before digging
• Coordinate with superintendent to maintain current utility locates
• Inspect and inventory materials upon delivery. Report any deficiencies to the leader in charge immediately
• Inspect equipment and hand tools; have deficient items repaired/replaced
• Ensure all backfilling around pipe and structures is completed per project plans and specs
• Check all inverts and pipe slopes for accuracy according to stakes and plans
• Take all necessary actions to protect completed work
• Keep jobsite, equipment, truck and trailer neat and orderly
• Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities
• Transport team members to and from jobsite as needed
• Willingness to work hours as required

Education/Training/Certification:

• OSHA Supervisor Training
• MSHA Part 46 Training
• Level II Erosion Control Supervisor
• Trenching and Shoring Competent Person
• WZ Traffic Control Supervisor
• Rigging
• First Aid/CPR
• Forklift

Benefits:

At the heart of Sanford Contractors Inc. core principles, is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Company Paid Holidays and PTO (Paid time off)
• 401(k)
• Annual Safety Bonus
• Years’ of Service Bonus
• Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer