Underground Pipe Laborer - Mesa, AZ

Sundt•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist skilled craft workers in performing assigned duties, including helping install small-diameter underground pipe. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision, and take direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman. The position is in Mesa, Arizona, offers approximately 40–50 hours of work per week at $22.50 DOE, and has an estimated project duration of 18 months. Overtime may be required as needed. Subsistence or per diem is not offered. Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing is required. The role involves supporting safe, productive, high-quality construction work; learning and using work-related tools and equipment safely; reducing waste; maintaining positive crew relationships; and communicating when materials, tools, equipment, or information are needed. The job is designated safety-sensitive. The job description may change and may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a helper or laborer, including experience assisting with installing small-diameter underground pipe.
Ability to take direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug testing.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety standards and procedures.
Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Ability to move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas; climb and maintain balance on frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; frequently reach above shoulder heights and below the waist and use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects; occasionally stoop, kneel, or bend and lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds.
Availability to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Core Curriculum and/or a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Industrial/commercial construction experience is preferred: one year for level I, two years for level II, and three or more years for the higher experience level.

Responsibilities

Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties, including assisting with installation of small-diameter underground pipe.
Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.
Take direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman.
Use basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Help eliminate waste, including waiting, rework, unnecessary transporting, material storage, and time.
Ask a supervisor before continuing if unsure about any aspect of the work or safe practices.
Learn and understand safety hazards related to the work.
Learn to safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment.
Look for opportunities to improve tasks, means, and methods, and be willing to learn from others.
Maintain positive working relationships with crew members.
Produce high-quality work safely and productively.
Provide feedback to ensure materials, tools, equipment, and information are available for the work.