What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gas Laborer I position at SPS?
These crews are responsible for going into residential and commercial areas working on underground utilities and working with their crew to complete tasks for the day.
Our Core Values TRAITS
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, and Safety.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Assist crew leader in construction/ reconstruction and maintenance work
- Assist equipment operators, swamping, hand digging, locating underground obstructions
- Work with specialized equipment including jackhammers, rotary drills, power actuated fasteners and other necessary tools
- Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
- Work safely around backhoes, excavators, trenchers and dump truck
- Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
- Complete duties as assigned
Success Factors:
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift
- Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
- Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
- Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
- Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
- English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports
- Willingness and ability to learn additional skills
Experience and Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent desired
- Experience working with underground utilities desired
- CDL A is a plus
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
- Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
NOTES:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
