Gas Dist Laborer

CJ Hughes Construction, Inc.•Ashland, KY

1d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

C.J. Hughes Construction is seeking a Gas Distribution Laborer to join its natural gas installation crew. The role assists with daily field operations and includes physically demanding work in outdoor construction environments and varying weather conditions. The position focuses on hands-on labor, safety, teamwork, and productivity; occasional flagging may also be required. The laborer assists with installing, maintaining, and repairing underground natural gas pipelines, including trenching, backfilling, grading, site preparation, and pipe handling and installation. Duties include handling materials, tools, and equipment; setting up and cleaning job sites; and, when needed, setting up and removing traffic-control barricades, cones, and warning signs. The employee follows supervisor and crew-leader directions, maintains awareness of safety hazards around heavy equipment and traffic, and may travel to different job sites, work overtime or extended hours, and travel overnight as needed. This is a full-time position with typical work weeks of 40 to 60 hours. Pay is $18.29–$22.50, based on experience. Benefits include a 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, holiday pay, paid vacation, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Must provide documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility in accordance with federal I-9 requirements.
Ability to pass a drug test and background check.
Willingness to travel and work in different areas as needed.
Commitment to following safety policies and procedures.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physical labor.
Ability to work overtime and extended hours based on workload.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting; ability to perform physically demanding labor for extended periods.
Strong communication and listening skills; ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a crew.
Strong awareness of job-site safety and surroundings.
Reliability, dependability, and a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of construction labor experience.
Plastic fusion experience.

Responsibilities

Perform physical labor, including digging, lifting, carrying, and handling materials, tools, and equipment.
Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of underground natural gas pipelines.
Assist with trenching, backfilling, grading, and general site preparation.
Support pipe handling, alignment, and installation activities.
Follow directions from supervisors and crew leaders and communicate with team members.
Maintain awareness of safety procedures, particularly in the red zone of heavy equipment operations.
Use hand tools and construction equipment safely and effectively.
Assist with job-site setup and cleanup, including staging materials and equipment.
Set up and remove barricades, traffic cones, and warning signs when traffic-control or flagging duties are required.
Work safely outdoors in varying weather conditions and maintain productivity while meeting safety and quality expectations.
Travel to different job sites and work overtime, extended hours, or overnight as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or management.