Utility Laborer

Precision-Pipeline-Solutions; Essex (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Training

9 Paid Holidays

Vacation time

Sick Time

Referral Bonus Program

Boot Voucher

Rx Safety Eyewear Voucher

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Precision Pipeline Solutions is hiring a Utility Laborer in New Windsor, NY. Pay ranges from $19 to $25 per hour based on experience and operator qualifications, with paid training and a strong benefits package.

The role involves intensive physical construction work around underground utilities, digging trenches, backfilling, and equipment operation. Safety and reliability are essential as you support foremen and crew on site.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Effective communication skills with team members.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Act with integrity and respect for property.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment (Dump Trucks, Tampers, Generators, Air Compressors).
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles/equipment and check fluids daily.
• Observe hazards around natural gas and near trenches; follow safety precautions.
• Communicate effectively with foreman and other laborers to complete tasks.
• Lift/carry materials and use hand/power tools.
• Use basic digging tools like digging bars and shovels.
• Work in all weather and terrains.
• Hold a valid DOT card and driver’s license as required.
• Support Techs, Foremen and Supervisors as assigned.
• Avoid cell phone use while working.
• Be on-call for emergencies and long hours as needed.
• Follow Stop Work/Time Out rules when conditions or equipment are unsafe.
• Obey safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Reading/writing instructions

Integrity and respect

Weather adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Utility Laborer

• $19/hr - $25/hr with experience and operator qualifications
• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Accrued Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• $750 Referral Bonus Program
• $150 Annual Boot Voucher
• $150 Annual Rx Safety Eyewear Voucher

Job Description:

A laborer is required to perform Intensive physical construction labor duties such as hand digging while utilizing various tools and methods around all underground utilities for service and main work that is being performed. This will include but not limited to digging trenches and/or ditches, backfill and compacting. As a labor you must be physically capable of performing all work that is assigned to you by the foreman. This also includes having proficient Safety skills, Quality workmanship and a Trustworthy reputation to provide the utmost degree of value in every task that you perform.

Responsibilities:

• Operate construction equipment such as, Dump Trucks, Tampers, Generators, Air Compressors etc.
• Must maintain the cleanliness of all company owned and rented vehicles/equipment that you operate is required. In addition, all fluids need to be checked prior to operation and any fitting that requires grease Needs to be checked and/or greased daily.
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards associated with working around natural gas, heavy equipment at/near trenches and all the additional safety precautions.
• Must be willing to listen, learn and communicate effectively with the foreman and other general laborers to complete each given task and overall job successfully.
• Lift/carry materials and performs other duties involving the use of hand and power tools.
• Must be able to use basic tools such as digging bars, shovels, etc.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions & terrains
• Active Drivers license and DOT card required
• Support Techs & Foremen & Supervisors as assigned
• Avoiding the use of a cell phone while working.
• Requires on-call availability for emergency situations as well as working extended hours as necessary
• Proper utilization of your Stop Work/Time Out Responsibility, this needs to be utilized when there is a change in work conditions that hasn’t been communicated, when equipment is improperly used, or even if there is a lack of knowledge for a task that is being performed.
• Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements. Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 80 pounds. Sitting or standing for prolonged period of time required. Must have the ability to safely operate a motorized vehicle.
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations set forth by PPS

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license for at least 1 year.
• Must have the ability to safely operate a motorized vehicle
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements. Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 80 pounds. Sitting or standing for prolonged period of time required
• Effective communication skills and ability to speak clearly with team members
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to act with integrity and respect of personal and public property
• Ability to work in all types of weather

About Us:

With Precision Pipeline Solutions in New Windsor, New York, you’ll be working for one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies in the natural gas and electric utility contracting industry. Our mission at PPS is to be the premier provider of the development and implementation of single source, multi-dimensional, problem-solving techniques, driving the most effective SOLUTIONS to our utility clients. Our customers will choose us because of our diverse expertise, quality workmanship and reputation to provide the utmost degree of value.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as delegated to meet the ongoing needs of PPS.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license for at least 1 year.
• Must have the ability to safely operate a motorized vehicle
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements. Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 80 pounds. Sitting or standing for prolonged period of time required
• Effective communication skills and ability to speak clearly with team members
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to act with integrity and respect of personal and public property
• Ability to work in all types of weather