Underground Construction Laborer -Lafayette

A laborer is responsible for the construction of all utility industry. May be required to work unpredictable hours and working outdoors in all types of weather. To perform hourly construction work specified as needed. This position is production bonus eligible.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Assist Foreman/or Operator in construction work
• Take instruction from the Foreman
• Complete duties as assigned
• Operate all necessary tools related in the utility industry
• Assure that all tools are accounted for and returned to a truck
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
• Set up all road safety signs, cones and barrels before the job and assure all are accounted for at the end of every day
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Clean all trash from job site
• Control traffic
• Loads, unloads, and identifies building materials, machinery, and tools
• Shoring braces and other temporary structures
• Operate hand and power tools of all types
• Recognize and identify utility locates and meaning
• Always have something to do (i.e., grease equipment, clean trucks/trailor/tools, etc) when “down time” is necessary
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

• Identify material, methods and the tools involved in the field
• Identify machine and tools, their designs, uses
• Policies, procedures and strategies to promote safety
• Ability to listen to and implement directions
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, drug screen and background check
• Must have valid driver license

Classes:

OSHA 10 CPR Confine Space Excavation Safety

811 Locate Training

Individual Training:

Daily DOT Manual Safety Manual Orientation Process

Safety Video:

Back Safety; Electrical Safety; Eye Protection; Fire Extinguishers; Hand Protection; Ladder Safety; Portable Power Tool Safety; Working in the cold condition; Working in hot condition; Working safely outdoors