Utility Construction Worker (9TX.25)

American States Utility Services, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Utility Construction Worker to perform tasks related to water and wastewater system construction. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. The role involves physical labor, including excavating trenches and ensuring safety standards. The company offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life, AD&D, and LTD Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Plans

Qualifications

• Two years of prior water and wastewater system construction experience preferred.
• Must take and pass Federal OSHA and or State Mandated Safety training.

Responsibilities

• Performs activities related to water and wastewater system utility construction.
• Loads, unloads, identifies and distributes utility materials.
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.

Skills

General Hand Tools

Power Tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military installations throughout the United States. The installations where we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families.

We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts.

Serving those who serve.

United States Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, and Military Spouses encouraged to apply.

Primary Job Functions

• Under close supervision, performs activities related to water and wastewater system utility construction.
• Observes and complies with all Federal, State and Company safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Reports all unsafe conditions and actions to a Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Performs physical construction including, but not limited to, excavating trenches, pipe laying, backfilling excavations, compacting soil to grade specifications using a variety of manual or pneumatic tools, and water and wastewater main testing.
• Performs all work in a safe, efficient manner, following all standards of performance. Work is repetitive and continuous.
• Responsible for ensuring safe working conditions including trench safety and bracing.
• Responsible for constructing and maintaining erosion control devices as required and as directed.
• Loads, unloads, identifies and distributes utility materials to the appropriate location, according to project plans and specifications
• Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials
• May operate machinery as directed in performing skilled and semiskilled duties for water and wastewater construction.
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

Two (2) years of prior water and wastewater system construction experience preferred

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License issued by the state where employed

Must be a United States Citizen

Working knowledge of general hand tools and power tools preferred

Must take and pass Federal OSHA and or State Mandated Safety training with annual refresher courses as required by the associated regulations for this Position. Such training will be provided by company and compliance is mandatory

Physical Requirements

Work in extreme weather conditions

Lift and carry loads up to 50lbs and push or pull up to 100lbs

Work in confined spaces

Work in areas exposed to noise and chemicals

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/puling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, hand & foot controls

Benefits

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

Compensation Information

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

U.S. Citizenship is required pursuant to our contract with the federal government.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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