Laborer (Utilities)

Veit•Field - Iowa, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laborer performs strenuous manual labor at construction project sites and may operate a variety of hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments. Duties may include cleaning and preparing sites, digging trenches, setting excavation braces, erecting scaffolding, handling materials, and cleaning rubble and other waste. The Laborer may also assist other craft workers. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug and alcohol screening, which may include marijuana testing, in accordance with Company policy and applicable laws. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and affiliated with the union or willing to take the necessary steps to join it. The position requires 8- to 10-hour workdays, occasional weekends as needed, flexibility regarding work hours, and travel as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus six to twelve months of construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of and ability to work with equipment, materials, and supplies used in construction.
Ability to follow proper equipment-use and safety guidelines at all times.
OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable safety precautions and procedures.
Ability to view and understand safety training videos.
Willingness and ability to perform manual work.
Good oral and written communication skills when working with management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions, and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts, including applying fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to meet the attendance schedule dependably and consistently as required by management or project requirements.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Union affiliation or willingness to take the necessary steps to join the union.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor at construction project sites.
Follow proper safety and incident-reporting procedures, and bring concerns to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent, Safety Director, or Management.
Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
Keep the job site clean, pick up materials, tools, and small equipment, and secure the site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
Handle and store materials.
Assist in identifying and ensuring underground and overhead utilities have been located or exposed before excavation.
Review trenching requirements with the Superintendent and ensure required protection is available.
Keep the project Foreman, Superintendent, or General Superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, that may affect successful task performance or Company operations.
Perform other projects or duties as assigned by management.
May operate hand and power tools and equipment; clean and prepare sites; dig trenches; set braces; erect scaffolding; remove rubble and waste; and assist other craft workers.