Field Construction Laborer

Azuria Water Solutions•Knoxville, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Portland Utilities Construction Co., LLC, an Azuria Water Solutions company, is seeking experienced Construction Laborers to perform tasks related to sewer and water pipe repair and rehabilitation operations in the Knoxville, TN area and/or southeastern region of the United States. This role is ideal for individuals with a high learning ability who are looking to advance in the construction industry. The company has been a specialist in water and wastewater pipeline rehabilitation for over 30 years, focusing on keeping infrastructure working better, safer, and longer. A sign-on bonus of $2,000 is available for new hires without a CDL license who meet specific criteria. The starting pay ranges from $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, with 100% paid on-the-job training provided.

Requirements

Dependable/Honest
Willing to Learn/Follow Directions
Team Ability
Valid Driver's License Required
Ability to travel extensively 100% of the time each week, potentially away from home for 2-3 weeks at a time.
Ability to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, stretch, use hands to handle objects, tools or controls; talk and hear without visual cues, lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Heavy Equipment Operator School, or similar trade school or vocational program
Enrollment in an Accredited Construction Labor or Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program
6+ months underground utility construction, commercial building experience, farm, landscaping, or other basic construction experience, specifically using rakes, shovels and other small power tools
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Responsibilities

Perform construction tasks related to sewer pipe repair operations.
Support the foreman and skilled production workers to ensure project goals are met.
Install pipes safely and correctly.
Unload tools and materials and assist in setting up equipment.
Direct traffic safely around the construction or road maintenance site.
Use certified chains and roll hoses around pipes and manholes.
Ensure construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly.
Ensure safety practices and policies are followed.
Digging, leveling, etc. using shovel, rake and other small power tools.
Assist with the loading and unloading of equipment from vocational vehicles and trailers.
Set up and/or monitor bypass pumping systems.
Enter confined spaces and exit into manholes and/or underground structures.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Daily per diem while traveling
100% covered individual hotel room stays while traveling
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
401K matching
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off and overtime pay
On-the-job training with full pay
Company paid PPE and safety gear
Career Growth Opportunities