UG Service Unskilled Laborer

Standard Utility Construction • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

Assists crews with underground service installation and repair projects. Tasks include loading and unloading materials, hand digging, gathering and assembling materials for work at multiple locations, installing or repairing conduits, cables, pedestals, and handholes, and operating digging equipment. Responsibilities also include terminating and splicing cables and working unsupervised on lines and equipment up to 600 volts.

The position has a five-day workweek of 40–50 hours, with on-call work as needed. Travel may be required. The employee may need to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as well as long and unpredictable hours. Work is outdoors in all-weather conditions and can involve extensive standing and walking on uneven surfaces, confined areas, and lifting tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

All company positions are considered safety-sensitive. Pre-employment screenings may include physical and skills assessments, a background check, drug testing, and a motor vehicle record check as required.

Requirements

• No previous experience required.
• Basic math skills.
• Fluent ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver License in good standing throughout employment, even if not driving company vehicles.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day and unpredictable hours as needed, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extensive periods on various uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to stoop, crawl, bend forward, squat, bend at the knees and waist, grasp, and reach.
• Must be able to work in narrow and confined areas.
• Must be able to lift tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds using upper-body force.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all-weather conditions.
• Must pass applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include physical and skills assessments, background check, drug testing, and motor vehicle record check.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal or occupational education focused on electrical services and construction.
• Ability or willingness to travel statewide is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist crews with underground service installation and repair projects.
• Load and unload materials; hand dig; and gather and assemble materials for tasks at multiple locations.
• Install or repair conduits, cables, pedestals, and handholes.
• Operate digging equipment.
• Terminate and splice cables.
• Work unsupervised on lines and equipment up to 600 volts.
• Follow all safe work practices.

What This Job Offers

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