Laborer

Premier Underground Construction; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Underground Construction is seeking a Field Operations worker at the Avondale, AZ location to support progress and status on active projects. Responsibilities include using hand tools, operating water trucks for dust control, procuring materials, and coordinating with equipment operators per site plans.

The role requires 2 years of experience with dry utilities, a dust control certification, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience and knowledge of adequate material for dry utilities.
• Dust control certification.
• Able to recognize the material required.
• General: walk, stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle power tools (sharpshooter, jumping jack), reach with hands and arms, climb in/out of equipment and shovel.
• Good communication skills.
• Lifting: up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to outdoors elements.
• Handling of dangerous equipment: power tools.
• Experience with contract documents (drawings, subcontracts, change orders).

Responsibilities

• Regular use of hand tools.
• Drive water wagon trailer & water truck to provide dust control during excavations.
• Procure material for Pipe Layer to maintain production flow.
• Use upright tamper to compact and level spoils during backfill.
• Establish eye contact with drivers and stay in view of the driver.
• Direct vehicles to proper areas per site plan.
• Communicate with equipment operators about pedestrian traffic and obstacles.
• Utilize PPE and work-related items.
• May perform general labor and site cleanup as needed.

Skills

Dust control

Heavy equipment

Manual labor

Communication

Safety compliance

Pre-employment drug test

Physical stamina

Contract documents reading

Tools

Sharpshooter

Handsaw

Shovel

Hammer

Power tools

Job description

Job Location: Main Office - Avondale, AZ 85323

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: General Labor

Assists the Pipelayer and Backhoe operator. This job has been classified by Premier Underground as being Safety Sensitive and containing Safety Sensitive Functions. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Field Operations - Progress & Status

• Regular use of hand tools. (Shovel, Sharpshooter, handsaw, saw-saw & hammers)
• Drive water wagon trailer & water truck to provide dust control during excavations.
• Procure material for Pipe Layer to maintain a consistent flow of production.
• Use of an upright tamper to compact and level spoils during the backfill process.
• Always establish and maintain eye contact with the driver and remain in clear view of the driver.
• Immediately signal the driver to stop if any person or object enters the vehicle’s intended path of travel.
• Direct vehicles to the proper area of the facility based on the site plan.
• Communicate with equipment operators regarding pedestrian traffic and other obstacles.
• Must utilize provided work-related items (i.e. flashlights and PPE).
• May perform general labor duties on an as-needed basis including, for example, site clean-up.

Field Operations - Safety

• Ensures cleanliness of excavation work area and inspects for proper hazardous conditions before and after daily tasks.
• Follow all Authority safety policies and procedures, including the proper way to approach oncoming vehicles; make eye contact with drivers to ensure signals are understood; always maintain the use of personal protective equipment.
• Always enforce publicly posted safety rules and safety standards not posted.

Reporting

Meet with Foreman daily for duties and tasks.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience and knowledge of adequate material for dry utilities.
• Have a dust control certification
• Able to recognize the material required
• General: walk, stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle power tools (sharpshooter, jumping jack), reach with hands and arms, climb in/out of equipment and shovel
• Good communication skills
• Lifting: up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to elements: all outdoor elements (i.e. wind, rain, snow, heat, cold)
• Handling of Dangerous Equipment: power tools
• Capability/ability to work around construction materials including primer glue, W-40, gas/diesel, etc.
• Scheduled Work hours:
  • Summer Hours: 5:00 am - 1:30 pm
  • Winter Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Other time as required by project schedule
• AZ Driver’s License (CDL preferred)
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug test
• 1 year of previous experience working around heavy equipment
• Must have experience working with contract documents such as contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications and change orders.