Utility Laborer Temp to Hire Job in Berkshire County

Salary: $19-$21/hr

Temp to permanent position (great benefits when permanently hired) 

Position Summary:

Seeking dedicated people with the desire to learn and build a career while exceeding the highest quality and safety standards. Laborers are assigned to a crew to install or replace natural gas pipelines underground. Laborers perform tasks involving physical labor at underground utility construction and maintenance projects. Laborers will work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment working around heavy equipment. Safety is a top priority for Laborers and must have knowledge of safe operation and driving practices (if applicable) to complete operations. The Laborer reports directly to the crew Foreman daily.

Requirements & Tasks:

• Possess a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• Familiar with construction or relatable experience
• Ability to interact with public, supervisors, and coworkers professionally at all times.
• Assist as required in all manual labor aspects of the project as directed by the Foreman, or Supervisor.
• Withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, 50 to 90 lbs.); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling.
• Keep worksite clean and organized free from unnecessary hazards.
• Preform regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to speak and hear worksite safety instructions.
• Assist crew members in placing underground pipes, manual labor and shovel work and operate power tools.
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice.
• Valid In-state driver’s license with no more than 3 moving violations and no DUIs within a two-year rolling period.
• Drug Screen and Background check required.
  

Company provided training:

• Natural gas technologies training
• OSHA certification training
• Safety training