UG Service Skilled Laborer A

Standard Utility Construction; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Utility Construction seeks an UG Service Skilled Laborer A to support crews in underground service installation and repair. You will load and unload materials, help install conduits and cables, perform hand digging, and handle tasks at multiple locations, including working on lines up to 600 volts unsupervised.

The position is a 5-day week with 40–50 hours and on-call, with possible weekends and travel.

Qualifications

• 1-2 year minimum underground electric distribution service work experience required.
• Must be qualified to work on energized and de-energized lines and equipment up to 600 volts.
• If not certified, will be required to attend certification courses.
• Requires basic math skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English fluently.
• Must follow all safe work practices.
• Must be computer literate.
• A valid Texas Driver License in good standing throughout employment with us.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with underground service installation and repair tasks.
• Load and unload materials and equipment.
• Install conduits and cables; gather and assemble materials.
• Work on lines and equipment up to 600 volts unsupervised.
• May be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays; travel may be required.

Skills

Fluent English

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical services and construction education (preferred)

Job description

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UG Service Skilled Laborer A

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2067

Salary Range: $18.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Job Description:

Responsible for assisting crew with tasks as required to perform underground service installation and repair projects i.e., material loading and unloading, equipment loading and unloading, hand digging, gathering and assembling material required to complete tasks at multiple locations, install conduits and cables, and other tasks as required. Responsibilities will also include working on lines and equipment up to 600 volts unsupervised. Position is 5 day work week, 40-50 hours and on call as needed, , travel may also be required.May be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays. May be required to work long and unpredictable hours.

1-2 year minimum underground electric distribution service work experience required. Must be qualified to work on energized and de-energized lines and equipment up to 600 volts. Must be able to meet all UG Service Skilled Labor B Requirements. If not certified, will be required to attend certification courses. Requires basic skills in math. Must be able to fluently read, write, speak and comprehend English. Must follow all safe work practices. Must be computer literate. May be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays. Based on the nature of the work at Standard Utility, even if not driving company vehicles, all employees are required to have a valid Texas Driver License in good standing throughout their employment with us.

Preferred Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Additional formal or occupational education focused on electrical services and construction is helpful. State wide travel preferable. Valid Class A CDL and DOT Medical Card Preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day and work unpredictable hours including weekends and holidays as needed, standing and walking for extensive period of time on various uneven surfaces. This position may require performing activities including but not limited to stoop, crawl, forward bend, squat and bend at the knees and waist, grasping and reaching, must be able to work in narrow and confined areas, must be able to lift tools, equipment and material up to and including 50 pounds utilizing upper body force. This position requires working outdoors in all-weather conditions.

All Company positions are considered safety-sensitive and required to pass pre-employment screenings including but not limited to: Physical, Skill, Background check, Drug Testing, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as required.