Underground Power Technician/Laborer x6

Motion Recruitment; Hampton (VA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Motion Recruitment is seeking an Underground Power Technician/Laborer in Hampton, VA to assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground electrical power distribution systems.

You will work outdoors, pull and install cables, install conduit and vaults, and support linemen and technicians, following project plans and safety rules.

This entry point role offers growth into technician roles and emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable performance in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in utility or underground utility preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Able to perform strenuous physical labor and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsabilités

• Install conduit, duct banks, cable vaults, handholes, and related underground infrastructure.
• Pull, place, and secure underground cables under supervision.
• Prepare sites and restore grading and cleanup.
• Assist equipment operators, linemen, and technicians.
• Follow project plans, specifications, and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety policies.
• Participate in safety meetings and trainings.

Connaissances

Reading safety procedures

Communication and teamwork

Dependable attendance

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Underground Power Technician/Laborer

Location: 605 Industry Dr., Hampton, VA 23661

Job Summary
An Underground Power Technician/Laborer assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground electrical power distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install conduit, duct banks, cable vaults, handholes, and related underground infrastructure.
• Pull, place, and secure underground electrical cables under the direction of qualified personnel.
• Perform site preparation and restoration activities, including grading and cleanup.
• Assist equipment operators, linemen, and technicians
• Follow utility specifications, project plans, and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Adhere to company safety policies
• Participate in safety meetings and training programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous utility, or underground utility experience preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Required Skills

• Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Attention to detail and situational awareness.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting.
• Ability to work on uneven terrain and in trenches.
• Capable of wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Working Conditions

• Outdoor environments.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, noise, and varying temperatures.

This role serves as an entry point into the underground power and utility construction industry and offers opportunities for advancement into equipment operator, cable splicer, foreman, or underground utility technician positions.