Underground Utility Laborer in Ames, Iowa at Underground Systems Inc.

Laborer:

Laborer will participate in a variety of construction projects and follow construction plans and instructions from the site Foreman and Supervisor.

Position requires Laborer to work well as part of a team, enjoy working outdoors, and be able to perform strenuous physical tasks lifting up to 50 LBS.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing construction sites, materials, and tools
• Loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment
• Removing debris/garbage and conduct restoration at work sites
• Assembling and breaking down barricades and temporary structures
• Upon qualifying for a DOT Medical Card, assist and operate combinations of commercial vehicles and trailers over 10,000 LBS
• Additionally, if operating commercial vehicle and trailer combinations over 26,000 LBS, drivers are required to have and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement, per FMCSA/DOT guidelines
• Regulating traffic and erecting traffic signs per MUTCD guidelines
• Following all health and OSHA 1926 Construction Safety standards and regulations
• Digging potholes, trenching, and other underground excavation work

Requirements:

• No formal qualification is required, although a High School diploma may be preferred
• Similar work experience may be beneficial
• Willingness to undertake training when necessary
• Be able to work in a team setting as part of a construction crew
• Valid driver's license with minimal traffic violations in the past three years
• CDL preferred