Plumbing Install Apprentice

Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Tools provided

Retirement plan

Job summary

Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric is seeking a hardworking laborer to join our underground plumbing replacement team serving residential properties. This on-site role requires physical strength, safety focus, and the ability to work efficiently alongside an excavation crew.

The ideal candidate will have experience in hand excavation, operating jackhammers, and assisting with heavy machinery operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground plumbing, construction, or excavation preferred.
• Ability to operate jackhammers and other hand tools safely.
• Comfortable performing physical labor in various weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift 80+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Pass a drug test & background check.
• Must understand English to clearly communicate questions, instructions or safety concerns to coworkers and supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary concrete removal in necessary areas and reinstall concrete as required.
• Perform hand excavation and trenching for underground plumbing replacement
• Operate jackhammers and other power tools safely and efficiently
• Assist excavator operators with ground labor, including clearing debris and preparing work areas
• Backfill and compact trenches after pipe installation
• Load and unload materials and equipment as needed
• Ensure worksite cleanliness and organization throughout the job
• Follow safety protocols and always wear proper protective equipment
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Physical fitness

Attention to safety

Reliability

Punctuality

Tools

Jackhammer operation

Job description

Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric is a 4th generation family-owned business that believes our company is only as strong as our reputation. We believe our greatest strength is our team members and caring for them the same as family is what separates us from the competition. This guiding principle has earned trust inside and outside of Blue Sky and kept clients coming back for generations. We back our team with a generous benefits package, career development opportunities and many other amazing perks. We are a growing company and if you share these same values then you may be the "perfect fit" for our team.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a hardworking and reliable laborer to join our team, specializing in underground plumbing replacement for residential properties. This role requires physical strength, attention to safety, and the ability to work efficiently alongside an excavation team. The ideal candidate will have experience in hand excavation, using jackhammers, and assisting with heavy machinery operations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform necessary concrete removal in necessary areas and reinstall concrete as required.
• Perform hand excavation and trenching for underground plumbing replacement
• Operate jackhammers and other power tools safely and efficiently
• Assist excavator operators with ground labor, including clearing debris and preparing work areas
• Backfill and compact trenches after pipe installation
• Load and unload materials and equipment as needed
• Ensure worksite cleanliness and organization throughout the job
• Follow safety protocols and always wear proper protective equipment
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in underground plumbing, construction, or excavation preferred
• Ability to operate jackhammers and other hand tools safely
• Comfortable performing physical labor in various weather conditions
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 80+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
• Pass a drug test & background check
• Must understand English in a competent manner in order to clearly communicate questions, instructions or safety concerns to coworkers and supervisor
• A valid driver's license and clean MVR
• Ability to perform multiple technical tasks to include operating equipment, adhering to safety practices, and planning/managing difficult tasks
• Local building codes and safety regulations
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team
• Physical fitness and the ability to work in various conditions, including tight spaces, heights and hot and cold temperatures
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Fuel card
• 100% company-paid Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance