Traveling Skilled Laborer with CDL

surview•Washington, DC

26d•$23 - $30

About The Position

SurView Field Services, a subsidiary of Magnolia River, is hiring a CDL Laborer to support field operations involving inspection, remediation, and removal of exposed and elevated metallic natural gas piping under or attached to bridges, in ditches, and in creeks. The role combines commercial driving, specialized equipment operation, and skilled manual labor. The employee operates and maintains vehicles, equipment, hand tools, and power tools while providing hands-on support to the crew and working under the direction of the Foreman/Superintendent to meet project, safety, and quality goals. The position requires extensive travel to job sites throughout the United States, approximately 90% of the year, and may involve extended periods away from home. Work takes place outdoors in changing environments and adverse weather, at rugged locations, at varying heights, and sometimes over water. Compensation is $23 to $30 per hour depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Class A or B CDL and a clean driving record; the posting also states that a Class A CDL is required.
Maintain vehicle insurance as required.
Working knowledge and application of DOT Hours of Service.
Proficiency with Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Basic math skills for measurements and computations.
Ability to interpret and follow company and client safety policies.
Ability to plan, schedule, and undertake work safely, independently, and professionally.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with contractors, clients, and property owners.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure.
Ability to take and pass Operator Qualification exams.
Ability to travel and work at job sites throughout the United States for varying durations, approximately 90% of the year.
Ability to perform extensive physical exertion, including bending, twisting, lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing, and carrying equipment or materials.
Ability to work outdoors in changing environments, adverse weather, and rugged locations; stand for long periods; and work at varying heights and sometimes over water.
Ability to drive company commercial motor vehicles.
Ability to lift items over 50 pounds, with or without mechanical aid.
Ability to use precision or semi-precision tools.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a vocational program.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain specialized under-bridge equipment.
Record DOT Hours of Service accurately using an Electronic Logging Device (ELD).
Trip plan, drive, and operate commercial motor vehicles as required, and comply with the Company’s Auto Fleet Safety Policy.
Participate in inspection, remediation, and removal of exposed or elevated metallic natural gas piping under the direction of the Foreman/Superintendent.
Understand and communicate project goals and timelines, support crew productivity, and follow the project schedule.
Promptly notify the Foreman of changes in work location, priorities, or field conditions, and relay field updates, resource needs, and challenges.
Operate bridge access equipment, including aerial lifts and powered platforms, only when trained and within equipment and manufacturer limits.
Assist with work-zone traffic control, signage, and lane closures in accordance with MUTCD and company standards, as directed.
Inspect the quality of personal work and support the crew in maintaining overall quality standards.
Work with superintendents, foremen, and coworkers to learn tasks and procedures.
Assist with documentation, including Daily Tailgate Talk/JHA sign-offs, Vehicle Inspection Reports, Inspection/Remediation Reports, and pre-, during-, and post-work photographs.
Follow company and industry safety requirements, obtain and maintain current Operator Qualification status for covered tasks, and participate in Job Hazard Analyses.
Use Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions occur; follow fall-protection, waterway-crossing, PPE, and site-specific rescue requirements.
Recognize and promptly report abnormal operating conditions and natural gas hazards to the Foreman.
Avoid unauthorized confined-space entry and report any unplanned confined-space exposure to a supervisor.
Immediately report injuries, incidents, accidents, and near misses, and support investigations as needed.
Maintain assigned equipment through routine greasing, inspections, cleaning, and reporting damage.
Support coworkers by sharing knowledge and modeling safe work practices, particularly with employees new to the role.
Communicate changes in client or internal work practices and procedures to the Foreman as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.