UG Service Unskilled Laborer

Standard Utility Construction • Athens, TX

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About The Position

Responsible for assisting the crew with tasks needed to perform underground service installation and repair projects. Work includes loading and unloading materials, hand digging, gathering and assembling materials for tasks 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. Work may include weekends, evenings, and holidays, as well as long and unpredictable hours. The role involves outdoor work in all weather conditions and may require extensive standing and walking on uneven surfaces, working in narrow or confined areas, and lifting tools, equipment, and materials up to 50 pounds using upper-body force.

All company positions are safety-sensitive and require pre-employment screenings, including physical, skills, background, drug-testing, and motor vehicle record checks as applicable.

Requirements

• No previous experience required.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to fluently read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Computer literacy.
• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver License in good standing throughout employment, whether or not driving company vehicles.
• Must be able to work at least 8 hours per day and unpredictable hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on various uneven surfaces.
• Ability to stoop, crawl, bend forward, squat, bend at the knees and waist, grasp, and reach; work in narrow and confined areas; and lift tools, equipment, and materials up to 50 pounds using upper-body force.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must pass applicable pre-employment screenings, including physical, skills, background, drug-testing, and motor vehicle record checks.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional formal or occupational education focused on electrical services and construction.
• Willingness to travel statewide.

Responsibilities

• Assist the crew with underground service installation and repair projects.
• Load and unload materials; hand dig; gather and assemble materials needed to complete 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.
• Work on call as needed and travel when required.

What This Job Offers

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