Construction Laborer - Utilities

 Construction Laborer - Boring Crew/ Utilities

Yard Location- Martinsburg, WV region

*Candidates should reside within 35 minutes of shop and willing to travel as a crew Monday – Friday.

Some projects are local, home daily others require overnight stay (company paid lodging and meal per-diem)

Our Client, a well-established utility construction company, is seeking a full-time, experienced, and hardworking construction laborer to join their boring crew.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of general construction/mechanical maintenance experience preferable working on utilities construction projects
• 1+ years as a pipe laying experience and knowledge of utility pipe work is plus
• Must be in good physical shape for fast paced, laboring construction environment, must be able to lift/carry 50lbs unassisted
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, climb and twist continuously throughout the day
• Have general knowledge and ability to use construction equipment and tools
• Must be able to take accurate measurements and read a tape measure
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license is required (MVR will be checked for company insurance policy)
• Ability to travel and stay overnight for out of town projects
• Pre-employment background and drug testing will be required

General Responsibilities:

• Manual labor and shovel work. This is a labor-intensive job.
• Loading and transporting materials and equipment to various job site locations.
• Assisting in job site setup.
• Operating specialized construction equipment and vehicles, safely, productively, and according to company policy.
• Maintaining and submitting accurate paperwork (time cards, logbooks, receipts, etc.).
• Assisting crew members in the installation of utilities and services.
• Assist in the breaking of blacktop/concrete roadways and sidewalks, digging the excavations by hand, cleaning of the underground pipe, tapping it and connecting to newly installed mains and or services
• Completing various measurements and tasks as assigned
• Operate air tools such as jack hammers, rock drills and clay spades
• Perform assigned duties in a timely manner
• Able to follow instruction

Compensation & Scheduled Overview:

• Hourly rate based on experience
• Must be willing to travel  -Company pays lodging if out of town
• Typically, daytime shifts but some evening, weekends and holidays may be required
• Insurance coverage is available upon 90 days of service
• 401K with Company Match upon required service
• Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay offered