SEC - Chattanooga, TN - 8000 - SEC - CDL Driver Laborer

Southeast Connections LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Southeast Connections LLC, a heavy construction contractor in the natural gas sector, seeks a Laborer to perform on-site tasks, operate hand and power tools, dig trenches, and support crews with equipment and materials. Successful candidates will assist with safety procedures and follow foreman directions while maintaining site cleanliness and organization.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, preparing sites, and working with trucks, backhoes, and excavators.

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Superior organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a team-oriented mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe PDF.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, safety, and quality standards, and effectively utilize all tools and equipment relevant to the work.
• Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.
• Precise hand-eye coordination.
• Display a willing attitude to learn from others.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct cargo makes it safely to its destination on schedule and appropriate paperwork is completed.
• Assisting crews by working on job site performing various labor-intensive tasks such as hand Digging, Operating, Fusion (depending On Qualifications) And Clean Up.
• Skilled worker who possess the required knowledge, skill, and physical ability to perform construction and maintenance duties related to the natural gas industry.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job and operate within a short time frame as needed.
• Must have personal characteristics suitable for making contacts with customers and the public.
• Must work well with others.
• Must follow all safety policies and safety procedures per Southeast Connections, LLC standards and the utility customer.
• Load material or equipment for transport from show-up yard to job site and secure as appropriate.
• Secure work site, equipment and materials at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and safety of equipment and materials.
• Promote and monitor the safety of team members.
• Prepare sites to ensure maximum optimization of construction work procedures.
• Clean debris, trash, and hazardous materials from construction sites.
• Load and unload equipment and materials from trucks for daily projects; restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the job; distribute materials at the job site in a safe and efficient manner.
• Prepare ground trenches for pipes and utility lines; dig spread and level dirt and gravel using pick, rake, shovel, etc.
• Assist in installing pipes and drains; measure and mark pipes for cutting; join, wrap, seal, and bed sections of underground pipe.
• Erect temporary structures.
• Fill potholes to facilitate the construction process.
• Use hand tools to cut and shape material as per instructions.
• Identify utilities and potential hazards; protect dig crews from utility hits and assist manually digging.
• Place traffic signs to warn traffic of construction in process.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery.
• Clean and maintain construction equipment and company vehicles appropriately.
• Ensure that all work being done is in compliance with the company’s safety protocols.
• Assist the tradesmen in completing their skilled tasks safely and efficiently.
• Understanding when to wear personnel protective equipment.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe PDF

Education

High School Diploma

CDL Class A

Medical Card

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe PDF

Job description

Position Overview

Southeast Connections LLC, provides inclusive infrastructure solutions for the natural gas industry. We construct the systems and facilities to transport the nation's cleanest burning energy resource. Southeast Connections offers complete construction services that include pipeline construction, installation, maintenance, repairs, stations, facility modification and new construction. From Senior Management to the \"boots on the ground\", Southeast Connections, LLC is dedicated & determined to remain the industry leader and earn continued respect from clients through our professionalism.

A laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at heavy construction projects. This position operates a variety of hand and power tools, cleans and prepares sites, digs trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffoldings, clean up rubble and debris, and remove waste materials. This position also works on a crew or out of a yard delivering equipment and materials to and from job sites as well as working on job sites. Performs duties as directed by foreman while operating any or all of the following equipment: truck with trailer, backhoe, excavator, vibratory or static plows, trenchers or directional bore machines in the installation, removal or maintenance of underground utilities and pipe installation.

Essential Functions

• Ensure correct cargo makes it safely to its destination on schedule and appropriate paperwork is completed.


• Assisting crews by working on job site performing various labor-intensive tasks such as hand Digging, Operating, Fusion (depending On Qualifications) And Clean Up.


• Skilled worker who possess the required knowledge, skill, and physical ability to perform construction and maintenance duties related to the natural gas industry.


• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job and operate within a short time frame as needed.


• Must have personal characteristics suitable for making contacts with customers and the public.


• Must work well with others.


• Must follow all safety policies and safety procedures per Southeast Connections, LLC standards and the utility customer.


• Load material or equipment for transport from show-up yard to job site and secure as appropriate.


• Secure work site, equipment and materials at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and safety of equipment and materials.


• Promote and monitor the safety of team members.


• Prepare sites to ensure maximum optimization of construction work procedures.


• Clean debris, trash, and hazardous materials from construction sites.


• Load and unload equipment and materials from trucks for daily projects; restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the job; distribute materials at the job site in a safe and efficient manner.


• Prepare ground trenches for pipes and utility lines; dig spread and level dirt and gravel using pick, rake, shovel, etc.


• Assist in installing pipes and drains; measure and mark pipes for cutting; join, wrap, seal, and bed sections of underground pipe.


• Erect temporary structures.


• Fill potholes to facilitate the construction process.


• Use hand tools to cut and shape material as per instructions.


• Identify utilities and potential hazards; protect dig crews from utility hits and assist manually digging.


• Place traffic signs to warn traffic of construction in process.


• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery.


• Clean and maintain construction equipment and company vehicles appropriately.


• Ensure that all work being done is in compliance with the company’s safety protocols.


• Assist the tradesmen in completing their skilled tasks safely and efficiently.


• Understanding when to wear personnel protective equipment.

Qualifications/Special Knowledge Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.


• Superior organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a team-oriented mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe PDF.


• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, safety, and quality standards, and effectively utilize all tools and equipment relevant to the work.


• Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.


• Precise hand-eye coordination.


• Display a willing attitude to learn from others.


• Problem-solving abilities.


• Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.


• Class A CDL valid Driver’s License with combination vehicle and air brake endorsement.


• Current Med Card. Approved Motor Vehicle Record.


• Knowledge of gas installation techniques and standards preferred.


• Three years of commercial driving experience, with knowledge of applicable driving regulations and the ability to safely maneuver a truck.


• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is often required to stand, walk, and use hands/fingers.

• Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, and weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.


• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.


• Able to climb a minimum of 5 rungs of an extension ladder.


• Ability to travel to project sites that are typically within a 4-hour radius of the home office.


• Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages


• Career advancement opportunities


• Comprehensive benefit program which includes Health, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance that starts on first day of employment.


• Employer Matching 401k program.


• Paid Time Off and an incredible work environment.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Southeast Connections, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other Duties

Please Note This Job Description Is Not designed to cover or have a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.