Experienced Construction Laborers

Underground Infrastructure Technologies (UIT), LLC. is a full-service contractor specializing in trenchless technologies headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado. We provide wet and dry utility installations utilizing trenchless technologies for Departments of Transportation, Federal and State agencies, local municipalities, sewer and water districts, and private development organizations. As a sister company to Harrison Western Construction Corporation, we leverage superior leadership, management, and senior oversight to deliver superior results for our clients.

About the role

We are looking for experienced Construction Laborers to join our growing team. Laborers work under the direction of field personnel, performing physical activities in support of utility construction jobs. They are vital to the success of the crew and must be able to troubleshoot and follow directions to ensure jobs are completed safely and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assists crew leader in construction and maintenance work.
• Cleans and prepares construction jobsites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Works with specialized equipment, which varies depending on the job.
• Loads or unloads materials to use at the jobsite.
• Maintains tools and equipment.
• Reports to job site daily; job sites vary with out-of-state travel required up to 30%. The majority of work is in the Colorado Front Range area.
• Receives gas allowance at around 50 miles from the Lakewood office and per diem starting after 75 miles from the Lakewood office.
• Works in a safe manner at all times.

Requirements

• 1+ year construction experience, preferably in utility construction.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to take direction from leadership.
• Ability to recognize safety risks and hazards.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Ability to work standing, sitting, or in other physical positions.
• Ability to work in outdoor elements in all types of terrain and weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Ability to work overtime when needed, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• AWS welding certificate D1.1-1 (Structural welding – Steel) strongly preferred.
• Heavy equipment (excavator) operation experience strongly preferred.

Pay

$22.00 - $27.00/hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• 3 medical plans to choose from.
• Vision and dental plans.
• Prescription safety glasses allowance.
• Boot allowance.
• Paid time off.
• 8 paid holidays.
• 401k with immediate company match that is immediately vested.