UG Service Skilled Laborer A

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

Job summary

Standard Utility Construction Inc. seeks an UG Service Skilled Laborer A to support underground service installation and repair at multiple locations.

Tasks include material handling, conduit/cable work, and operating on lines up to 600 volts under supervision as required. The role demands 1–2 years of underground electric distribution experience, fluent English, and basic math/computer skills; a Texas driver license is required, with CDL and DOT card preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years underground electric distribution service work experience.
• Must be able to work on energized/de-energized lines up to 600 volts.
• Must be fluent in reading, writing, speaking and understanding English.
• Must be able to meet safe work practices and be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with underground service installation and repair tasks.
• Load and unload materials and equipment; assemble required materials.
• Install conduits and cables; work on lines up to 600 volts unsupervised.
• Possibly travel; weekends, evenings, and holidays may be required.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; work outdoors in all weather; stand/walk long hours.

Skills

English literacy

Math basics

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Texas Driver License

CDL & DOT Medical Card

Job description

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UG Service Skilled Laborer A

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.