Laborer/Pipe Layer
GENERAL PURPOSE:
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist crew leader in construction/ reconstruction and maintenance work
Provides basic level laborer functions including hand digging with a shovel, setting up traffic control, learning equipment operations, assembling piping, loading materials, etc. on various safety sensitive utility construction sites
Assist equipment operators, swamping, hand digging, locating underground obstructions
Supports the setup and shut down of utility construction projects including traffic control in various conditions including highways, side streets, parking lots, downtown locations, etc.
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
Loads and unloads materials and equipment in from vehicles at construction yards and jobsites
Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
Complete duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE:
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, 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
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent desired
1+ year of experience doing manual physical laborer in an outdoor setting preferred
Experience working with underground utilities desired
Experience working with TCEQ and AWWA standards desired.
Experience working with all buried and above ground piping systems.
Valid State Driver License required / CDL A is a plus.
ADDITONAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State 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.
Candidate must pass eVerify
Candidate must complete OSHA 10 for Construction within 90 days of hire
Please send a resume cleal@sumstaf.com
