Laborer, Construction (Harrisburg, PA)

About the Company

Over the past six decades, Kiely Family of Companies has built a reputation for customer success and design-build capabilities. Established in 1952 by John F. Kiely Sr., the company contributes to something greater than itself, with each entity’s unique capabilities enhancing the others. Ranked on the ENR 500 and 600 for engineering and construction, Kiely offers a diversified range of services, including full-service engineering, utility construction, heavy highway, hot mix asphalt production, equipment sales and leasing, recycling services, and residential and commercial building, leasing, and maintenance. The company values teamwork, technological innovation, and high ethical standards, empowering employees—referred to as team members—to partner and advance together.

About the Role

This role involves the installation and maintenance of natural gas pipelines, along with a variety of underground construction tasks.

Responsibilities

• Dig trenches for sewer, water, and natural gas pipelines
• Install pipelines and backfill excavations with asphalt
• Enter and exit excavations varying in depth from 2’ to 5’
• Shovel and rake dirt or hot asphalt
• Operate jackhammers to break up roadways, sidewalks, or concrete
• Carry materials or equipment between trucks and jobsites
• Use a chop saw to cut concrete and a hammer drill to core through concrete foundations
• Enter basements or crawlspaces to perform pipefitting or meter service work
• Perform basic pipe fitting with pipe sizes from ½” to 2”
• Tap and stop off water or gas service tees from the main line
• Perform push/pull activities associated with underground construction work
• Additional safety-sensitive duties as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of construction site experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience operating a variety of simple and complex tools
• Physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance
• Excellent customer service skills
• Heavy construction equipment experience (highly desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid vacation