Underground Utility Construction Laborer - CDL-A Required

Corby Energy Services, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 27,742 - 39,511; Full time

Job summary

Corby Energy Services, Inc. is seeking utility construction laborers in Michigan. Responsibilities include assisting in utility installations, trench digging, and ensuring safety protocols. The role requires a valid CDL and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Compensation starts at $28.41/hour, which includes base pay and vacation pay, with additional compensation for a valid CDL. Ideal candidates must be dedicated and able to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Driver's License required.
• Must pass driving record check and drug screens.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing and replacing underground utilities.
• Perform strenuous manual labor in utility installation.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.

Skills

Team player

Dedication

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs

Tools

Basic hand tools

Vehicles for job sites

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for utility construction laborers to join our team! As a utility construction laborer, you would be responsible for helping assist the foreman and team with installing and replacing underground utilities.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in a utility installation work environment that requires the use of basic hand tools. These tasks include but are not limited to:
• Digging/trimming trenches and ditches, backfilling of trenches
• Building/cleaning of manholes
• Replacing concrete, installation and removal of pipe, cleaning of pipes, setting of poles
• Installing and removal of conduit and cable, splicing cable
• All work associated with demolition
• Reading and interpreting plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
• Driving various vehicles to job sites, traffic control and flagging
• Utilize hand tools to dig near existing underground utilities
• Assisting the line up crew as well as the welders
• Assisting in repair, maintenance, construction, of gas distribution pipelines

Compensation

• Compensation follows the scale rate of the associated union, and experience. Currently, scale begins at a taxable wage of $28.41/hour ($24.41/hour base pay + $4/hour vacation pay).
• An additional $2/hour will be added to the base pay for a valid CDL Driver's License.

Requirements

• Valid CDL Driver's License
• Satisfactory driving record (MVR check will be conducted prior to hire)
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment and random drug screens in accordance with company policy and DOT regulations
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background screening
• Ability to be a team player
• Dedicated, hard‑working and goal focused
• Willing to work overtime and weekends, and work in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds