Civil Utility Skilled Laborer

SUMMARY:
The Civil Utility Skilled Laborer position will be responsible for assisting all aspects of utility (water, sewage, and drainage systems) installation and maintenance projects. The role involves ensuring all pipes are accurately installed to the plans and specifications for each project. Valid driver’s license and decent driving record.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF CIVIL UTILITY SKILLED LABORER:

• Perform a variety of construction related tasks under the direction of the Foreman. Tasks include but are not limited to heavy lifting, digging, cleaning of equipment, cleaning and preparing construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, etc.
• Assemble, connect, and construct pipe systems for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials
• Maintain visual and audible contact with other crew members and all moving or stationary persons, vehicles, or objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
• Dig trenches, backfill excavations, compact and level earth to grade specifications using shovels, picks, rakes, compactors, etc.
• Operate construction tools and equipment such as power tools, rollers, and skid loaders
• Flagging traffic near, around, and in work zones
• Load, unload, transport, and stage construction materials, equipment, and tools
• Assist with excavation, underground utilities, concrete work, and general site preparation duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in construction is preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of verifiable utility construction industry experience.
• Experience and knowledge of construction means and methods and understanding of the utility industry trades, installation, maintenance, and practices – specifically underground utilities such as water, sewage, and drainage systems.
• Experienced around heavy equipment associated with the construction/excavation industry.
• Knowledge of positioning, joining, and aligning lines at proper depths, angles, and grades.
• Knowledge of Construction Safety Regulations and Best Practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as construction specifications, blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Dependable.
• Attention to Detail.
• Follow through.
• Proactively identifies potential issues.
• Solve problems calmly and collaboratively.
• Willingness to receive constructive performance feedback.
• Ability to use and learn current and future technology.
• Ability to travel to jobsites as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position involves work at a construction site where duties will be performed outdoors, in differing weather elements.
• Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate business machines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, and kneel for extended periods of time.
• Agility to navigate construction sites and uneven terrain.

SALARY:

• Negotiable – depending on experience.
• Paid Weekly on Fridays (Mon thru Sun Work Week) w/ paystubs emailed.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - Eligible after 30 Days, Enrolled on 1st of month - 50% of employee rate paid for employee for Health & Dental only.
• 401(k) – w/ employer match up to 3% of annual income after (1) year of employment.
• Paid Time Off (8 Days) – New Year, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas 2 additional days, usually utilized at Christmas and Thanksgiving
• Earned Leave (Vacation/Sick) – 80 Total Hours Accrued Annually

Vacation (24 hours annually, accrued at 0.47 hours a week) – never expires, but caps at 24 hours.
Sick (56 hours annually, accrued at 1.08 hours per week) – never expires, but caps at 56 hours.

• Aflac – Available for employees to take advantage of/supplement insurance at additional expense
• New York Life Insurance – Available for employees to take advantage of/supplement insurance at additional expense

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person