Laborer

Gulf Coast Utility Contractors; Milton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Coast Utility Contractors is hiring a Laborer for our utility crews in Milton, FL and surrounding counties. This permanent, full-time role involves constructing and repairing water mains, service lines, hydrants, meters and related appurtenances.

The position requires physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors, often with long hours. You will assist various crew tasks, operate tools, and follow supervisor directions on different project sites.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding outdoor labor.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a crew.
• Willingness to work overtime and long hours in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Taps water mains and installs/repairs service lines and meters.
• Performs digging, shoring, backfilling and concrete placement as needed.
• Operates hand and power tools, and small equipment for pipeline installation and repair.
• Assists paving crew and traffic control devices as required.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area and reports issues to supervisor.

Job description

Job Location:

Milton, FL and surrounding counties

Employee Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Job Type:

Laborer

Industry:

Construction- Underground utilities and site work

Manages Others:

No

Description:

Works on utility crews installing and repairing mains, service lines, fire hydrants, meters, valves and other appurtenances. Performs any combination of duties on construction projects usually working in utility capacity, by transferring from one task to another where demands require worker with varied experience and ability, requiring little or no independent judgment.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation, and meet the other requirements of this position.

• Taps water mains: installs, repairs, or removes steel or plastic service lines; installs industrial, commercial, or residential water meters.
• ensures the materials and tools are available as needed, return tools and equipment to their proper place; keep tools and supplies in a clean and orderly manner on the job; keep work area in a clean and orderly condition. Performs physical labor work as required, including using shovel and bar to excavate, backfills holes and trenches; installs shoring, and bracing in holes and trenches as required; mixes and shovels concrete into place; tamps and/or operates vibrator to ensure proper distribution of aggregate; replaces and/or install concrete around fire hydrants, manhole covers, gate pots, meter boxes, and related fixtures.
• Uses common tools such as wrenches, hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, and special tools and equipment as tapping machine and sump pumps.
• Operates an asphalt saw, compressor, and pneumatic tools such as pavement breakers, spades, and tampers, to cut and remove pavement or concrete in preparation for pipeline installation and repair work; operates vibratory compactor, roller, and related equipment; performs blade changes, adjustments or minor maintenance on asphalt-concrete saws.
• Disinfects and flushes new distribution main, de-chlorinates distribution main and discharges and flushes the distribution system.
• Pressure tests and takes bacteria samples on constructed work.
• Performs other duties related to construction as instructed.
• Report any problems to your manager.
• Assist construction / paving crew with various duties such as; shoveling and raking and running wheelbarrow.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials.
• Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or job site.
• May be called upon to run small power tools such as jack hammer.
• Dig, spread and level construction materials.
• Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
• Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by the Crew Foreman to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless doing so would cause an undue hardship.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to used hands to finger, grasp, reach with hands and arms;
• The employee is frequently required to walk, sit and stand.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must have the ability to see with close and distant vision, talk and hear.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work out-of-doors under varying climatic conditions and work overtime on an extended shift or off-hours as needed. Must possess physical characteristics to perform critical and important duties of the job, including the ability to lift and carry tools and equipment.
• Working knowledge of the identification, use and operation of common hand and power tools; the equipment, materials, and methods used in water distribution pipeline installation, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures pertaining to the work, including proper trench shoring and barricading methods.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; complete forms accurately and keep records; establish and maintain effective working relationships; work from plans, sketches and written instructions; work cooperatively with and train others if necessary. Must possess manual dexterity and be in good physical condition for heavy outdoor construction work.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None.

Work Environment:

Willingness to work 50+ hours a week, including out-of-doors under varying climatic conditions. Noise level is high. Employee may experience occasional pressure due to multiple tasks and deadlines.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.