GAS Skilled Lab/Groundman

MasTec Utility Services•Tyler, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gas Skilled Laborer/Groundman supports a gas construction crew with the installation and repair of gas lines. The role involves preparing and distributing job materials, locating existing utilities by hand, grading landscape areas, and safely operating construction equipment. The Groundman may use equipment after an Operator digs a ditch line for gas mains and lift natural gas pipelines for installation when needed. The position operates in a field environment and includes physically active work in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of gas utility construction experience.
Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the physical demands of field work, including extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, and twisting.
Ability to work in inclement weather, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less; ability to judge distance and spatial relationships; precise hand-eye coordination; and ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of gas utility construction experience.

Responsibilities

Gather materials for the day's job and ensure the crew has everything required.
Distribute materials at the job site.
Hand-locate existing utilities.
Hand-grade landscape areas.
Safely operate equipment such as a rubber-tired backhoe, skid steer loader, directional drill, trencher, or asphalt paving machine.
Use equipment after the Operator digs the ditch line for gas mains.
Lift heavy natural gas pipelines for installation when needed.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.