Pipeline Laborer

Riley Brothers, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Brothers, Inc. is seeking a Pipeline Laborer to join a crew responsible for installing and maintaining underground utilities in residential and commercial areas.

You will work with equipment such as jackhammers and rotary drills, support the crew leader, and help ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently. The role requires the ability to perform heavy manual labor, lift up to 80 lbs, and follow written and spoken instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent desired.
• Experience working with underground utilities desired.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew leader in construction/reconstruction and maintenance work.
• Assist equipment operators, swamping, hand digging, locating underground obstructions.
• Work with specialized equipment including jackhammers, rotary drills, power actuated fasteners and other necessary tools.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Work safely around backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and dump truck.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with underground utilities

Tools

Jackhammers

Rotary drills

Power actuated fasteners

Job description

Our Core Values:

Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

R reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Pipeline Laborer will work as part of a crew responsible for going into residential and commercial areas working on underground utilities and working with their crew to complete tasks for the day.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist crew leader in construction/ reconstruction and maintenance work.
• Assist equipment operators, swamping, hand digging, locating underground obstructions.
• Work with specialized equipment including jackhammers, rotary drills, power actuated fasteners and other necessary tools.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Work safely around backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and dump truck.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.

Success Factors:

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to lift to 80 lbs. multiple times during a work shift.
• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers.
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy.
• English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills.

Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent desired
• Experience working with underground utilities desired
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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