Union City, TN - Laborer - Team Construction

Team Construction, LLC; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Career advancement opportunities

Health, Dental, Disability and Life保险

Job summary

Team Construction LLC, a provider of infrastructure solutions for the natural gas industry, seeks a construction laborer to perform site prep, material handling, pipe installation support, and safety oversight on highway and heavy projects.

You will operate heavy equipment, read plans, and work to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while collaborating with a team. Long hours and travel within a 4-hour radius may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training appreciated.
• Knowledge of gas installation techniques and standards.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specs, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute job deliverables according to customer specifications and contract requirements.
• Ensure all project work complies with installation standards and safety practices.
• Promote and monitor team safety.
• Prepare sites for construction work and optimize procedures.
• Load/unload materials and ensure crews have proper tools.
• Assist in installing pipes and drains; measure, cut and join sections.
• Erect temporary structures and place traffic signs as needed.
• Identify utilities and protect crews from hazards; report issues.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Equipment safety knowledge

Plan/spec reading

Hazard awareness

Hand-eye coordination

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

Team Construction 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. Team Construction 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", Team Construction, LLC is dedicated & determined to remain the industry leader and earn continued respect from clients through our professionalism.

Essential Functions

The construction laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at highway and heavy construction projects. The position may operate a variety of hand and power tools and may clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and remove waste materials.

• Execute job deliverables according to customer specifications and contract requirements
• Ensure all project work is compliant with installation standards and is being performed safely and correctly
• 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 section 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.
• Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the Foreman or Supervisor.

Qualifications / Special Knowledge & Skills

• Must be efficient at operating heavy equipment (excavators, loaders, etc.
• Strong knowledge regarding the operations, safety, and maintenance of equipment being used
• 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.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Education Preferred

High school diploma or GED. Any vocational training is strongly desired.

Experience Preferred

Knowledge of gas installation techniques and standards, has limited experience.

Physical Requirements

• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to bend, squat, stand and twist in awkward positions for extended periods
• Able to use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support.
• Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.
• Able 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 extreme weather, 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.
• Referral Bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Team Construction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other Duties

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain 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.