Spotter - (Duke)

About the role

The 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.

Essential Functions

• Securing the safety of yourself and others utilizing proper tools, safety equipment, and PPE.
• Affix 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.

Minimum 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.

Other Requirements

• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Understand when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understand proper use of company radio.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Able to receive and follow directions.
• Able to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Able to read/write and communicate effectively.
• Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, team-members are regularly required to talk or hear. The team-member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms. The team-member is frequently required to perform rigorous physical labor; sit; standing for extended periods of time; or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. Team-members frequently lift or move up to or in-excess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, team-members may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team-members are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Vegetation clearing work is performed outside and is subject to diverse weather conditions.

Competencies

• Team-Oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Customer Service Focused
• Ethical and Honest
• Responsible
• Trustworthy
• Ethical
• Honest
• 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. Those 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.

About the Team

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. Those 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.

Benefits

As an employee of Burford’s Construction, you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. We offer a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Our goal is to provide our employees with the resources they need to succeed and thrive in their careers.

Schedule

Our team members typically work a flexible schedule, including some weekend and evening hours, to accommodate the needs of our projects and clients. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create a positive and productive work environment for all of our team members.

Pay

Compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please contact us for more information on our pay structure and benefits package.