Laborer - Horizontal Directional Drilling Crew - Utility

Southwire Company, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laborer to join their Operations team. This role involves performing physically demanding tasks in various outdoor environments, ensuring safety standards are met while working on job sites. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical skills and a valid driver's license, with opportunities for growth and development within a company known for its commitment to innovation and employee well-being. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Employee benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Unlimited growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required; Class A license desired.
• Must pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor on job locations and set up work sites.
• Signal operators and comply with safety standards.

Skills

Physically demanding tasks

Strong mechanical skills

Ability to work outdoors

Knowledge of electrical utility work

Ability to read and write English

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible?

Job Description

POSITION: Laborer
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Team Leader
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

Responsibilities
* General labor on job locations
* Set up and dismantle work site
* Flag traffic
* Signal Operators when moving equipment
* Hand Digging (shoveling) entrance and exit pits along with locating existing utilities
* Comply with proper safety standards and expectations
* Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
Requirements
* Able to perform physically demanding tasks
* Valid driver's license
* Class A license desired
* Able to perform safe work practices daily
* Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 feet
* Able to work some nights and weekends
* Strong mechanical skills
* Ability to work outdoors
* Ability to read and write English
* Pass a drug screen and background check
* Knowledge of electrical utility work preferred
* Able to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of time
Working Conditions
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, this role works in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.