Construction Laborer - Boring Crew/ Underground Utilities

Location- Martinsburg, WV region

*Candidates should reside within 30 minutes of shop and willing to travel as a crew Monday Friday at times. Some projects are local, home daily others require overnight stay (company paid lodging and meal per-diem)

Our Client, a well-established underground utility construction company, is seeking a full-time, experienced, and hardworking construction laborer to join their boring crew.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of general construction/mechanical maintenance experience preferable working on utilities construction projects


• 1+ years as a pipe laying experience and knowledge of utility pipe work is plus


• Must be in good physical shape for fast paced, laboring construction environment, must be able to lift/carry 50lbs unassisted


• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, climb and twist continuously throughout the day


• Have general knowledge and ability to use construction equipment and tools


• Must be able to take accurate measurements and read a tape measure


• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions


• Valid drivers license (MVR will be checked for company insurance policy)


• Ability to travel and stay overnight for out-of-town projects


• Pre-employment background and drug testing will be required

General Responsibilities:

• Manual labor and shovel work. This is a labor-intensive job.


• Loading and transporting materials and equipment to various job site locations.


• Assisting in job site setup.


• Operating specialized construction equipment and vehicles, safely, productively, and according to company policy.


• Maintaining and submitting accurate paperwork (time cards, logbooks, receipts, etc.).


• Assisting crew members in the installation of utilities and services.


• Assist in the breaking of blacktop/concrete roadways and sidewalks, digging the excavations by hand, cleaning of the underground pipe, tapping it and connecting to newly installed mains and or services


• Completing various measurements and tasks as assigned


• Operate air tools such as jack hammers, rock drills and clay spades


• Perform assigned duties in a timely manner


• Able to follow instruction

Compensation & Scheduled Overview:

• Hourly rate based on experience


• Must have the ability to work on out of town and local projects


• Company pays lodging if working out of town


• Typically, daytime shifts but some evening, weekends and holidays may be required


• Medial Insurance is available after 90 days of service


• 401K with Company Match


• Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay offered