Gas Utility Laborer

About Us

Established in 1972, New England Utility Constructors Inc. (NEUCO) has been providing underground utility construction solutions to New England for five decades. Known for safety, quality, and excellence, NEUCO specializes in pipeline and natural gas distribution construction. Our well-trained and professional staff aims for excellence on every project. At NEUCO, you are part of a team working to support critical utility and energy infrastructure.

About the Role

Becoming a Utility Construction Laborer is the first step in your new career. In this entry-level position, you will be assigned to a crew with seasoned foremen, equipment operators, and pipefitters, where you will learn the trade and be provided with the tools you need to succeed in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Use hand tools to dig around existing utility structures to prevent damage
• Load and unload equipment and materials
• Keep worksite clean and organized free from unnecessary hazards
• Perform regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment
• Maintain all industry required Operator Qualifications
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
• Strong desire to learn a new trade
• Fluency in English (all worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English)
• Ability to pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check
• Pass pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card

Work Environment

• Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
• Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling
• Work is performed within the “red zone” of heavy equipment
• Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Benefits

• Weekly Payroll
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Career Development Opportunities
• 401K with Company Match
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Competitive wages from day one. Paid training and development. Opportunities to advance.