LABORER — GAS DISTRIBUTION

Mears-Group-Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Overtime pay

Holiday pay

Per diem

Hotel lodging when away from home

Show-up pay

Job summary

Mears Installation, LLC, a Quanta Services company, is seeking a Laborer for our gas distribution crews in Kansas City. You will work outdoors with a team to install and replace underground gas lines, year-round.

The role is physically demanding and weather-dependent, with emphasis on safety and efficiency on the job site. Starting pay ranges from $18.51 to $23.13 per hour, with potential advancement to fitter/fuser and higher rates.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with CDL considered a plus (we help you earn one).
• Keen attention to safety.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Detail-oriented and coachable, willing to follow instructions.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Load or assist with loading materials and equipment.
• Use hand tools to dig near existing underground utilities.
• Prepare and pre-trip equipment before mobilizing to the job site.
• Assist in securing the work site, equipment, and materials at the end of each shift.
• Complete documents, reports, or job aids related to work, equipment, and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license (Class A CDL a+

Safety conscious

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Coachable

Pre-employment drug screen

Job description

BUILD AMERICA’S FUTURE.BUILD YOUR CAREER AT MEARS.

Mears Installation, LLC, a Quanta Services company, is a leader in the construction and infrastructure industry. With more than 50 years of experience, we are committed to safety, quality, and integrity. We bring together people and resources to build the framework that powers our nation.

Mears Installation, LLCis looking to fill a Laborer position on our gas distribution crews. As a Laborer, you are vital to project success by ensuring safety, efficiency, and progress on the job site. You'll work outdoors as part of a team safely installing and replacing the underground gas lines that keep Kansas City running. Best of all, this is year-round work — gas distribution doesn't shut down when the weather turns or the commercial market slows. It's a chance to get fresh air, learn a skilled trade, and build valuable industry experience. The role can be physically demanding and requires work in various weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Load or assist with loading materials and equipment.
• Use hand tools to dig near existing underground utilities.
• Prepare and pre-trip equipment before mobilizing to the job site.
• Assist in securing the work site, equipment, and materials at the end of each shift.
• Complete documents, reports, or job aids related to work, equipment, and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver's license (Class A CDL a plus — we'll help you earn one).
• Keen attention to safety
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Detail-oriented and coachable, willing to follow instructions.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

WHY JOIN MEARS INSTALLATION?

• Steady, year-round work: Infrastructure-funded gas distribution work that keeps you busy through every season.
• Professional growth: Comprehensive training programs and a clear advancement path.
• Competitive Pay: We offer competitive wages and robust benefits. Details below.
• Community impact: We give back to the communities we serve.
• Our Culture: We are led by six core values; Safety, Quality, Ownership, Integrity, Service, and Team, that shape how we work, lead, and support each other.
• Our Mission: To eliminate life-threatening, life-altering, and life-ending events!

SAFETY THAT BRINGS YOU HOME:

At Mears Installation, LLC, safety is our utmost priority. We are at the forefront of enhancing safety outcomes for both our employees and clients, and we empower our workers to take ownership of their own safety. Our Capacity Model is designed to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

Despite our size, Mears Installation, LLC remains a family company, and our benefits reflect our commitment to our employees:

PAY & ADVANCEMENT

• Starting pay $18.51–$23.13/hour depending on classification. Candidates with prior experience may be hired above the probationary rate, and you'll move to your post-probation rate within 90 days.
• Opportunity to get fitter certification in first 60-90 days and promotion to Fitter/Fuser with a starting rate of up to $26.31.
• A real career path with higher pay at each step as you qualify: Laborer → Fitter/Fuser → Operator → Foreman.
• Paid on-the-job training and skill certifications (fusion, operator qualification, and more).

  PREMIUMS & EXTRA EARNINGS

• Overtime at time-and-a-half for all hours over 40 in a week and for Sunday work.
• Double-time pay on seven holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day) plus holiday pay even when you don't work them.
• $3.00/hour night differential for hours worked between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
• $1.00/hour Class A CDL premium if a CDL is required for your job — and if you don't have one, we'll help you get licensed.
• $50/day per diem plus company-paid hotel lodging when you're working away from home, if eligible.
• Two-hour show-up pay if you report and work isn't available.

BENEFITS

• Health, prescription, dental, and vision coverage through the Steelworkers Health & Welfare Fund — the company pays 85% of the premium for employee-only, employee-plus-one, or family coverage.
• Retirement: the company contributes $1.40 for every hour you work toward your retirement plan (eligible after one year of service), plus a 401(k)/Roth 401(k) with a 50% company match on the first 10% you contribute — no waiting period to start contributing.
• Paid vacation, loaded up front each year: 80 hours after 1 year, 120 hours after 5 years, and 160 hours after 10 years of service.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance, with the company paying 50% of the premium (eligible after six months).
• Up to three days of paid bereavement leave.
• $200/year reimbursement for PPE, steel-toed boots, and work uniforms — and we provide your hard hat, safety vest, gloves, safety glasses, and any task-specific PPE.
• Financial wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work outdoors in a range of weather conditions, including heat and cold.
• Stand or walk for long periods on uneven, variable terrain.
• Repeatedly lift heavy loads, up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive movements such as kneeling, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Use hand tools to dig near existing underground utilities.
• Use hand and power tools; maintain manual dexterity for fine tasks.
• Travel to job sites as needed.
• Good vision (corrected or uncorrected) and balance are required.

This is a union-represented position covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Mears Installation, LLC and United Steelworkers (USW) Local 348. Union membership and dues apply after the 90-day probationary period, in accordance with the agreement.

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.