Excavation Craftsman (Pipelayer/Laborer)

Lee Contracting; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays upon hire

Competitive medical, dental, vision

HSA with employer contribution

Paid time off

Employee stock ownership program

Job summary

JCI, A Lee Industrial Contracting Company in Midland, MI seeks a field-oriented laborer to support excavation and utilities setup. You will assist with digging, trenching, and material handling, following foreman directions and safety protocols.

The role requires 1+ year underground construction experience and a valid driver's license. Training and advancement opportunities are provided in a safety-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years underground construction experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with digging, trenching, and backfilling operations.
• Follow instructions from foremen and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized.
• Handle loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Demonstrate safety awareness and follow standards.
• Gain essential excavation skills to progress within the dept.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Ability to work with all personalitys

Self-directed

Follow verbal and written instructions

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

JCI, A Lee Industrial Contracting Company is a 100% employee-owned company based in Midland, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values

We Are Proud To Offer Our Employees

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• And so much more!

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from foremen and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized.
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to hand dig with shovels, picks, digging bars to expose and locate utilities and complete trenches.
• Ensure you pay attention to detail and follow safety standards.
• Fuel and wash department vehicles.
• Gain essential excavation skills to progress within the department.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with crew, leadership, and clients.
• Understand grade elevations and utilize basic layout techniques

Requirements

• Assist with digging, trenching, and backfilling operations.
• Understand and utilize Basic verbal and hand signals to applicable equipment in use.
• Mechanically inclined with common hand tools (tape measure, power drills, levels, screwdrivers, etc.).
• 1+ years underground construction experience.
• Ability to work effectively with all personality types.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Self-directed and can work independently.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of the procedure of removal and installation of underground utilities and line openings
• Trenching & excavation - shoring, sloping, shielding
• Laser level/transit setup
• Lockout tagout
• Blueprint reading

Equipment Experience

• Basic operation of trucks & equipment, including utilize pick-up to pull a trailer
• Trailer loading and securing of material & equipment
• Forklift Operation
• Aerial -lift operation - preferred
• Telehandler preferred
• Backhoe – excavation & grading preferred
• Loader – material handling preferred
• Excavator – excavation & grading preferred
• Chauffeur LIC/Med DOT Physical preferred and will assist in obtaining

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics and tunnels.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and nothing herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.