Union Laborer - Utility Construction

Five Star Infrastructure Services, dBA InterCon/Five Star Energy Services/M&C Utility; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Infrastructure Services is seeking personnel to support utilities construction projects in the Chicago area. The role involves preparing work sites, locating utilities, and coordinating with equipment operators to ensure safe, efficient progress.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license (CDL preferred), and willingness to travel with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred.
• Willingness to travel and able to lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Experience installing gas mains or fiber optic cables preferred.
• Education in Gas and Utilities Construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work site to locate utilities and mitigate hazards.
• Signal operators to facilitate equipment movement.
• Load, unload and transport construction materials and tools.
• Configure pipe routes and assemble gas piping and equipment.
• Follow safety standards during trenching, laying pipe, and joint sealing.
• Ensure pipes are aligned and covered with dirt or material.

Skills

Physical stamina

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Lifting capability

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Class A CDL preferred

Gas & Utilities Construction education preferred

Tools

Gas main installation experience

Fiber optic installation experience

Job description

Essential Job Duties

• Prepare work site to locate utilities and eliminate possible hazards.
• Signal operators to help facilitate movement or alignment of equipment.
• Load, unload and transport construction materials and tools
• Configure pipe routes.
• Assemble gas piping and equipment.
• Follow safety standards throughout process, including while digging trenches, sliding pipe into trenches, grading trenches, and sealing joints.
• Ensure pipes are fitted and aligned using grade rods or transit levels.
• Cover pipes or cable with dirt or other material.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Class A CDL preferred
• Must be willing to travel
• Must be able to bend/kneel/stand/walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 pounds regularly
• Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience installing gas mains and fiber optic cables preferred
• Education in Gas and Utilities Construction preferred

Five Star Infrastructure Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer