Underground Utility Skilled Laborer

Job Description Job Description

Summary:

Responsible for completion of semi-skilled construction tasks required to successfully complete assigned construction projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform semi-skilled construction tasks in major/minor construction and repair job assignments.
• Operate construction equipment and tools related to job, including but limited to jackhammers, earth tampers, concrete mixers, saws and electric/pneumatic drills.
• Follow all company and safety policies/regulations at the work site, to include OSHA and MOSH regulations.
• Take direction from Supervisor and/or Crew Leader for assigned tasks and completion deadlines.
• Assist Construction Managers Crew Leaders.
• Read blueprints and designs.
• Install and monitor traffic control devices.
• Prepare and maintain clean work zones.
• Dig trenches.
• Work underground in tunnels and sewer systems.
• Install electrical conduit, sewer, water, and storm drainpipes.
• Pour concrete and asphalt onto roads.
• Remove hazardous materials.
• Survey and maintain equipment.

Qualifications:

• Education Requirements: High School Graduate or Equivalent with Technical School Training preferred.
• Physical requirements: ability to lift at least 50 lbs., ability to climb 12 foot ladders, and a willingness and ability to work outdoors in all seasons.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible work schedules, including afterhours, weekends, and holidays as required to support business and customer needs.
• Willingness and ability to respond to emergency work requests 24/7.
  
  

Related Experience:

• Minimum 3 years operation of construction equipment.
• Experience in utility construction preferred.
• Certification Requirements:
• OSHA Training (required)
• D.O.T. Driver Certified (preferred)
• Flagging Certified (preferred)
  
• Heavy Equipment Operator Certified (preferred)
• Valid Driver's License with no major infractions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, preferred bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Ability to represent the company and work professionally at all times and adapt easily to changes in job requirements, hours of work, deadlines for completion of work, etc.
  

The duties, responsibilities, skills and qualifications listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.