Directional Drilling Laborer (CDL Preferred)

Position Title: Utility Construction Laborer

Reports To: Foreman/Project Manager

Department: Field

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: Belleville, MI

Job Summary:

We are looking for utility construction laborers to join our team! As a utility construction laborer, you would be responsible for helping assist the foreman and team with installing and replacing underground utilities. We are specifically interested in those with prior directional drilling/boring experience.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in a utility installation work environment that requires the use of basic hand tools. These tasks could include but are not limited to:

o Digging/trimming trenches and ditches, backfilling of trenches

o Building/cleaning of manholes

o Replacing concrete, installation and removal of pipe, cleaning of pipes, setting of poles

o Operating and maintaining drilling equipment; conducting measurements to ensure efficiency. 

o Installing and removal of conduit and cable, splicing cable

o All work associated with demolition

· Reading and interpreting plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities

· Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed

· Driving various vehicles to job sites, traffic control and flagging

· Utilize hand tools to dig near existing underground utilities

· Assisting the line up crew as well as the welders

· Assisting in repair, maintenance, construction, of gas distribution pipelines

Requirements:

· Valid Driver’s License (CDL preferred)

· Satisfactory driving record (MVR check will be conducted prior to hire)

· Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug screens in accordance with company policy and DOT regulations

· Ability to pass a pre-employment background screening

· Ability to be a team player

· Dedicated, hard-working and goal focused

· Willing to work overtime and weekends, and work in all weather conditions

· Ability to lift, squat, and stand for long periods of time

Compensation:

· Compensation follows the union scale, currently a total taxable rate of $27.16/hour ($23.16/hour base pay and $4.00/hour vacation pay).
Those with a CDL earn $1.00 over scale on their base pay.