Underground Utility Construction Laborer
Belleville, IL - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary:
We are looking for utility construction laborers to join our team! As a utility construction laborer you would be responsible for helping assist the foreman and team with installing and replacing underground utilities.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in a utility installation work environment that requires the use of basic hand tools. These tasks include but are not limited to:
o Digging/trimming trenches and ditches backfilling of trenches
o Building/cleaning of manholes
o Replacing concrete installation and removal of pipe cleaning of pipes setting of poles
o Installing and removal of conduit and cable splicing cable
o All work associated with demolition
Reading and interpreting plans instructions and specifications to determine work activities
Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
Driving various vehicles to job sites traffic control and flagging
Utilize hand tools to dig near existing underground utilities
Assisting the line up crew as well as the welders
Assisting in repair maintenance construction of gas distribution pipelines
Compensation:
Compensation follows the scale rate of the associated union and experience. Currently scale begins at a taxable wage of $28.41/hour ($24.41/hour base pay $4/hour vacation pay).
Requirements:
Valid Drivers License
Satisfactory driving record (MVR check will be conducted prior to hire)
Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug screens in accordance with company policy and DOT regulations
Ability to pass a pre-employment background screening
Ability to be a team player
Dedicated hard-working and goal focused
Willing to work overtime and weekends and work in all weather conditions
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds