Spotter

About the role

This General Laborer-Spotter position offers a valuable entry-level opportunity to build a rewarding career in the critical field of clearing and maintaining our nation's Power Grid. As a General Laborer-Spotter, you will play a vital role by assisting in the removal, clearing, and maintenance of civil, matting, and forestry clearance efforts. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in power grid maintenance and actively making a difference in the safety and efficiency of our nation's infrastructure, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Secure the safety of yourself and others utilizing proper tools, safety equipment, and PPE.
• Assist in visual observation and safety checks in the process of vegetation management and clearing.
• Assist fellow workers in meeting project objectives.
• Readily join storm restoration efforts in times of need.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a professional and safe manner.
• Participate in ongoing training to improve technical and leadership skills.
• Properly inspect Personal Prote Equipment (PPE).
• Understand when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understand proper use of company radio.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Receive and follow directions.
• Work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Read/write and communicate effectively.
• Dutifully follow established Safety Rules and Company Policy.

Requirements

• No experience necessary.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is strongly preferred.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Readily join storm restoration efforts in times of need.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team-member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in vegetation management.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently perform rigorous physical labor.
• Frequently sit, stand for extended periods of time, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift or move up to or in excess of 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
• Noise level in the work environment can be loud.
• Vegetation clearing work is performed outside and is subject to diverse weather conditions.

Skills

• Team-Oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Customer Service Focused
• Ethical and Honest
• Responsible
• Trustworthy
• Punctual
• Excellent communication skills

About Us

Burford’s Construction is a leading provider of services in the electric utility industry throughout the Southeastern, Midwestern, and Western United States. With a great team of qualified professionals, Burford’s Construction can serve all project needs. Our services include:

• Vegetation Maintenance
• New ROW Clearing
• ROW Reclamation/Widening
• Erosion Control
• Access Matting
• Civil/Site Grading
• And many more

We offer these services as turnkey support to customers across our service territory in Transmission, Distribution, and Generation. It is our belief that our work entails a true partnership with our clients to consistently exceed expectations. Our company culture and core values of safety for all, environmental stewardship, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and productivity are integral in every partnership.