Laborer II - CDL Required

ADB Companies, Inc.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Job summary

ADB Companies, Inc. is hiring a Laborer II in Jefferson City, MO to support outside plant (OSP) installation on varied utility construction sites. You will operate heavy equipment, assist with jobsite setup, and maintain safety standards on a fast-paced team.

The role requires at least 1 year of utility construction experience and 6+ months operating heavy equipment, with CDL and OSHA 10 preferred. We offer a safety‑conscious, ALL IN culture focused on growth and community.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of utility construction experience required.
• 6+ months of equipment operation experience with drill, hydro, mini, or bucket truck.
• Valid driver's license preferred; Class A CDL preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred (within 6 months of hire).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general manual labor in all weather conditions, including digging, installing utilities, moving materials, and traffic control.
• Supports crew with jobsite setup and closeout tasks such as loading/unloading trucks and setting up cones.
• Operates heavy equipment (directional drill, mini excavator, hydro truck, bucket truck) with guidance.
• Meets production expectations set by foreman/management.
• Participates in safety training and adheres to safety culture.
• Reads prints and construction drawings; locates utilities under supervision.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team player

Strong work ethic

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL (Class A) preferred

OSHA 10 certification preferred

Competent Person certification preferred

Tools

Directional drill

Mini excavator

Hydro truck

Bucket truck

Job description

Jefferson City, MO
5321 Business 50 W
Jefferson City, MO 65109, USA

OUR MISSION

We are a customer‑centric partner providing innovative solutions. The safety, well‑being, and career growth of our team members are the benchmarks of our success.

CLASSIFICATION

Non-Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

ADB is a nationwide full‑turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, Technology, P&I and Engineering. Our customer‑centric approach has ensured long‑term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, and local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset; their safety, well‑being, and career growth are always our number one priority. Our ALL IN culture focuses on safety, wellness, learning, diversity and inclusion, and giving back to our communities.

ADB is seeking a Laborer II to provide outside plant (OSP) installation support on various sized and scope utility construction project sites. The Laborer II has proven experience working within a utility construction environment and possesses the technical knowledge and skills to safely operate equipment such as mini, drill, hydro, and/or bucket truck to complete various sized utility construction placement projects. The ideal candidate will be customer and quality‑centric, have complete buy‑in to safety, a strong work ethic, and a ALL IN attitude to achieve results.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs general manual strenuous labor within all weather conditions including hand digging, installing utilities, moving material, inspecting ground conditions, ensuring traffic control, etc.
• Supports crew with jobsite setup and closeout tasks such as loading and unloading trucks, taking photos, setting up cones and traffic signs, prepping equipment, etc.
• Can independently operate one or more types of heavy equipment (directional drill, mini excavator, hydro truck, bucket truck) with limited guidance from an experienced operator.
• Consistently meets production expectations set by experienced foreman and/or members of management.
• Takes initiative and is actively engaged in training alongside experienced operators and foreman, learning installations and equipment operations, and has a general understanding of safety risks.
• Proficient in reading prints and construction drawings.
• Under training and supervision, has basic level ability to locate utilities.
• Has entry‑level knowledge of the 811 locate process and can problem‑solve for existing utilities and make decisions based on findings in adherence to ADB’s policies and procedures.
• Has entry‑level knowledge of daily red‑line and production reports.
• Safety is the expectation; demonstrates complete buy‑in and adherence to the safety culture by leading by example and participating in pre‑task, good catch, and safety assessment standards.
• Provides training and support to entry‑level laborers to ensure compliance with ADB’s operating and safety procedures.
• Performs other position duties when requested.

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Travel ability nationwide.
• Strong belief in zero‑being safe 100% of the time as an expectation.
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values.
• High level of customer centricity.
• Strong work ethic with a ALL IN attitude.
• Strong attendance record.
• Strong team player capable of adapting to diverse team members.
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced/high‑volume environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to be organized, problem‑solve, and be solution oriented.
• Self‑motivated, goal‑oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions such as sitting, squatting, standing, walking, and climbing.
• May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels while on site.
• This is a safety‑sensitive position; the worker will be required to wear common protective safety equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and steel‑toed boots.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• 1+ year of utility construction experience required.
• 6+ months of equipment operating experience of one of the following: drill, hydro, mini, bucket truck required.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive a company vehicle strongly preferred.
• Class A CDL License strongly preferred.
• Competent Person and OSHA 10 certifications strongly preferred (ability to obtain within 6 months of hire required).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

The starting pay for this position is $24.00 per hour and may vary based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

ADB Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre‑employment drug screen.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.