Traveling Skilled Laborer with CDL

surview•Union City, GA

26d•$23 - $30

About The Position

SurView Field Services, a subsidiary of Magnolia River, is hiring a CDL Laborer to support utility field operations. The position combines commercial driving, operation and maintenance of specialized equipment, and skilled manual labor. Work typically involves inspecting, remediating, and removing exposed or elevated metallic natural gas piping under or attached to bridges, in ditches, and in creeks. The employee provides hands-on crew support under the direction of the Foreman/Superintendent and helps meet project, safety, and quality goals. The role requires extensive travel to job sites throughout the United States, approximately 90% of the year, and may involve extended periods away from home. Work takes place outdoors in changing environments, adverse weather, and rugged locations, sometimes at varying heights or over water. Compensation is $23–$30 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Class A or B CDL and a clean driving record; the posting also identifies a Class A CDL as required.
Maintain vehicle insurance as required.
Working knowledge and application of DOT Hours of Service.
Proficiency with Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Basic math skills for measurements and computations.
Ability to interpret and follow company and client safety policies.
Ability to plan, schedule, and perform work safely, independently, and professionally.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with contractors, clients, and property owners.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure.
Ability to take and pass Operator Qualification exams.
Ability to travel and work at job sites throughout the United States for varying durations, approximately 90% of the year.
Ability to perform extensive physical exertion, including bending, twisting, lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing, and carrying equipment or materials.
Ability to work outdoors in changing and adverse weather conditions and rugged locations, including environments where insects, domestic animals, and wildlife may be present.
May need to stand for long periods and work at varying heights and at times over water.
Ability to drive company commercial motor vehicles.
Ability to lift items over 50 pounds, with or without mechanical aid.
Ability to use precision or semi-precision tools.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a vocational program.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain specialized under-bridge equipment and company commercial motor vehicles, following applicable company policies and equipment requirements.
Accurately record DOT Hours of Service using an Electronic Logging Device (ELD), and trip-plan, drive, and operate commercial motor vehicles as required.
Participate in inspection, remediation, and removal of exposed or elevated metallic natural gas piping under the direction of the Foreman/Superintendent.
Understand and communicate project goals and timelines; support team productivity and scheduling goals.
Follow the published project schedule and promptly report changes in work location, priorities, or field conditions to the Foreman.
Relay field updates, resource needs, and challenges to the Foreman and Operations Support Team.
Operate bridge access equipment, including aerial lifts and powered platforms, only when trained and within equipment and manufacturer limits.
Assist with work-zone traffic control, signage, and lane closures in accordance with MUTCD and company standards, as directed by the Foreman.
Inspect the quality of personal work and support the crew in maintaining quality standards.
Work with superintendents, foremen, and coworkers to learn tasks and procedures.
Assist with required documentation, including JHA and tailgate-talk sign-offs, Vehicle Inspection Reports, Inspection/Remediation Reports, and pre-, during-, and post-work photographs.
Follow company and industry safety rules and regulations, maintain current Operator Qualification status for covered tasks, and participate in Job Hazard Analyses.
Use required PPE and fall protection; follow site-specific rescue plans and waterway-crossing safety procedures when applicable.
Recognize and immediately report abnormal operating conditions and natural gas hazards to the Foreman.
Avoid unauthorized confined-space entry and report unplanned confined-space exposure to a supervisor.
Immediately report injuries, incidents, accidents, and near misses to the immediate Supervisor and Safety Department, and assist with post-incident investigations as needed.
Maintain assigned equipment through routine greasing, inspections, and cleaning, and report damage to company assets.
Support crew members by sharing knowledge and modeling safe work practices, especially with employees new to the role.
Communicate changes in client or company work practices and procedures to the Foreman as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.