Excavation Craftsman (Pipelayer/Laborer)

Lee Contracting•Midland, MI

About The Position

JCI, A Lee Industrial Contracting Company is a 100% employee-owned company based in Midland, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today! We are proud to offer our employees: Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs Paid Holidays Upon Hire Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance HSA with Employer Contribution Paid Time Off Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance Safety Bonus Program Employee Stock Ownership Program Work Travel Incentive Holiday Bonus And so much more!

Requirements

Ability to hand dig with shovels, picks, digging bars to expose and locate utilities and complete trenches
Assist with digging, trenching, and backfilling operations
Understand and utilize Basic verbal and hand signals to applicable equipment in use
Mechanically inclined
Proficient with common hand tools (tape measure, power drills, levels, screwdrivers, etc.).
5+ years underground construction experience
Ability to work effectively with all personality types.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Self-directed and can work independently .
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the procedure of removal and installation of underground utilities and line openings
Trenching & excavation - shoring, sloping, shielding
Laser level/transit setup
Lockout tagout
Blueprint reading
Confined space entrant certified
HAZWOPER certified
Respirator fit certified
Equipment experience: Basic operation of trucks & equipment, including utilize pick-up to pull a trailer
Trailer loading and securing of material & equipment
Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000#
Aerial -lift operation - boom lift preferred
Aerial -lift operation - scissor lift preferred
Telehandler preferred
Backhoe – excavation & grading preferred
Loader – material handling preferred
Excavator – excavation & grading preferred
Chauffeur LIC/Med DOT Physical preferred and will assist in obtaining

Responsibilities

Follow instructions from foremen and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
Keep the job site clean and well-organized.
Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment.
Ensure you pay attention to detail and follow safety standards.
Fuel and wash department vehicles.
Gain essential excavation skills to progress within the department.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with crew, leadership, and clients.
Understand grade elevations and utilize basic layout techniques