Utilities Tailman 1-3

Colorado Contractors Association Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,081 - 51,797; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-paid health and dental premiums

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Job summary

Colorado Contractors Association Inc. is seeking an Underground Utility Tailman in Denver, CO. This position requires assisting utility operators and pipe layers in installing underground pipes for various utilities. Candidates should have a strong commitment to safety and team collaboration, preferably with a high school diploma and experience in the utilities industry. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. Strong reliability and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Good safety history and willingness to engage in safe work practices.
• Ability to pass physical and skills assessments as required.
• Consistent access to a reliable personal email account.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare job sites by removing debris and excess water.
• Load and unload utilities materials as needed.
• Excavate or back-fill utility trenches using tools and shovels.

Skills

Responsibility and reliability

General knowledge of trench and utilities site safety

Team player

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laser leveling systems

Job description

Overview

Fiore & Sons, Inc. is an employee-owned (ESOP) civil construction company with over 70 years of experience serving Colorado and the surrounding states. As an industry leader known for innovation, environmental stewardship, and a people-first culture, we believe in sharing success with our team. We offer stability, career growth, and exceptional benefits, including 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums. At Fiore, every team member is valued, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Build your future with Fiore!

Role Summary

The Underground Utility Tailman assists the Utility Operators and Pipe Layers in a variety of duties to install underground pipe for storm drains, sewers, drains, and water mains. The Utility Tailman must be dependable and able to follow instructions, as well as familiar with trenching operations, underground hazards, and safety procedures regarding trenching, locates, and pot holing.

Total Compensation

$21.11 to $37.60 hourly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans and prepares job sites including removal of debris, garbage, or excess water accumulation


• Helps load and unload utilities materials


• Operates a variety of hand tools and machines, including water spraying truck and equipment


• Responsible for excavating or back-filling utility trenches using tools and shovels


• Checks slopes as instructed for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers


• Assists utility operators and pipe layers maneuvering pipe, manholes, and trench boxes into position


• Assists with grade trenches or culverts


• Performs other duties as assigned


• Checks primary email on a regular basis for any communication from the company, as this is the company’s primary mode of communication.

Qualifications

• Responsibility and reliability, with good attendance habits


• General knowledge of trench and utilities site safety


• Experience with grading trenches and operation of laser leveling systems is preferred


• Good safety history and a willingness to engage with and contribute to ongoing safe work practices, including strong knowledge of excavation, trenching, and shoring safety standards


• Ability to follow direction and be a team‑player


• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, team members, and client representatives


• Ability to successfully pass job‑related physical and applicable skills or abilities assessments as required.


• Consistent access to a reliable personal email account.

Education and/or Experience

Preferred high school diploma or GED with 6 months of verifiable experience in the utilities industry.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time on various terrain, including slopes and uneven ground


• Ability to push/pull/manipulate up to 96 ft./lbs.


• Ability to push/pull/drag lifting chains/straps up to 53 ft./lbs.


• Ability to push/pull/drag equipment by assisting up to 34 ft/lbs. and team‑lift 97 lbs. material, tools, and power equipment


• Ability to lift and carry material and or equipment up to 90 lbs, including but not limited to generators, water hoses, water meters, man‑hole covers, bags of cement, pipe fittings, etc.


• Ability to ascend and descend various ladders and levels of terrain


• Ability to reach above head and at 6‑inches with fine and gross motor skills


• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch


• Ability to dig/shovel various soils while performing daily duties

Work Environment

• Outside work exposed to variable weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow) and muddy ground conditions

Benefits

• 100% Employee and 80% Dependent Premium paid


• Platinum Plus grade plan w/$0 Deductible and Low Out of Pocket Max


• Dental – 100% Employee and Family Level Premium paid


• Employer paid Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability


• Voluntary Vision Plan paired with Hearing Care – optional


• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Limited Medical Gap Plans – optional


• Identity Protection and Pet Insurance – optional


• FSA Account – optional


• HSA Account – with HDHP w/ employer contribution


• Paid Holidays, Vacation, & HFWA


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match contributions


• $25,000.00 Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – with additional voluntary options

To Apply

Apply online at https://www.fioreandsons.com/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fiore & Sons is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All employment decisions at Fiore & Sons are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race or ethnicity, color, religion or belief, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by the law. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact Human Resources at 303-429-8893.