Utility Laborer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects
• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Bring issues to the appropriate warehouse or job site supervisor as well as the designated Safety Department representative.
• Perform basic math calculations to determine how to cut wooden forms to the correct sizes based on drawings.
• Perform manual digging operations based on drawings (shovel, edger, etc.).
• Upon completion of training, demonstrate the ability to utilize aerial lifts to hang traffic signals.
• Upon completion of training, demonstrate the ability to conduct bridge aerial work using a bridge machine.
• As required, and under supervision, install basic electrical system components (conduits, junction boxes, etc.) and perform basic electrical tasks (pull conductors through conduit, wire conductors, etc.).
• Demonstrate the ability to safely operate heavy equipment (forklifts, excavators, skid steers).
• Properly secure material and equipment on a trailer.
• Properly hook up a trailer to a vehicle.
• Perform daily DOT inspections on equipment to ensure vehicles meet DOT guidelines
• At all times, safely utilizes hand tools (drills, hammers, levels, etc.).
• Upon completion of training, implement proper traffic control techniques
• As required, load and unload trucks and trailers.
• Competently perform basic vehicle maintenance (oil changes, tires, etc.).
• Follow daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientation, training, and printed materials.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Perform materials handling and storage.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma, equivalent, or past work experience
• A current Driver's License, Commercial Driver's License (Type A) preferred
• The ability to work a flexible schedule with overtime, nights, and weekends as the job requires
• The eligibility to be a company sanctioned driver
• If requested, must successfully complete company provided Smith Driving Certification (eligible drivers only)
• The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Must possess good interpersonal skills
• Good communications skills, both written and oral
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math
• Ability to manage time between two or more projects at one time
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and procedures
• Possess minimum ability to read a tape measure
• The ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results
• Must successfully complete company provided First Aid, CPR, AED, and Flagger training/certification
• If requested, must successfully complete company provided Forklift training/certification. Not all JHE employees are required to utilize forklifts. Forklifts may only be used by designated employees AFTER they have received their company provided Forklift training/certification.