UG Service Skilled Laborer A

Standard Utility Construction • Athens, TX

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About The Position

Responsible for assisting a crew with underground service installation and repair projects. Tasks include loading and unloading materials and equipment, hand digging, gathering and assembling materials for work at multiple locations, installing conduits and cables, and other work as required. The position includes working unsupervised on energized and de-energized lines and equipment up to 600 volts. The schedule is a five-day work week of 40–50 hours, with on-call work as needed and possible travel. Weekend, evening, holiday, long, and unpredictable hours may be required. Employees must follow safe work practices and meet all UG Service Skilled Labor B requirements; employees who are not certified will be required to attend certification courses. All company positions are safety-sensitive and require pre-employment screenings, including physical and skills assessments, a background check, drug testing, and an MVR check as applicable.

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of underground electric distribution service work experience.
• Qualified to work on energized and de-energized lines and equipment up to 600 volts.
• Able to meet all UG Service Skilled Labor B requirements.
• Attend certification courses if not already certified.
• Basic math skills.
• Fluent ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid Texas Driver License in good standing throughout employment, even if not driving company vehicles.
• Able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day and unpredictable hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods on various uneven surfaces.
• Able to stoop, crawl, bend forward, squat, bend at the knees and waist, grasp, and reach.
• Able to work in narrow and confined areas.
• Able to lift tools, equipment, and materials up to 50 pounds using upper-body force.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Pass required pre-employment screenings, including physical and skills assessments, background check, drug testing, and MVR check as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal or occupational education focused on electrical services and construction.
• Willingness to travel statewide.
• Valid Class A CDL and DOT Medical Card.

Responsibilities

• Assist the crew with underground service installation and repair projects.
• Load and unload materials and equipment.
• Perform hand digging.
• Gather and assemble materials required to complete tasks at multiple locations.
• Install conduits and cables.
• Work unsupervised on energized and de-energized lines and equipment up to 600 volts.
• Perform other tasks as required.
• Follow all safe work practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed