Gas Laborer

Company Summary

The Desoto Group is a rapidly growing, full-service EPC firm serving U.S. utilities and other customers. Desoto specializes in electrical construction, gas construction, site access, vegetation management, engineering, and incident and storm response. The Desoto Group offers a wide array of construction services for the gas utility industry, including the installation, replacement, and maintenance of plastic and steel mains and service lines, meter settings, and regulator stations. We are a minority, woman, and service-disabled veteran-owned company, with corporate offices in Orlando, Florida, servicing customers throughout the United States.

Job Summary:

The Laborer performs general labor activities, alone or on a crew, to assist with the completion of natural gas distribution system projects. This includes installing, replacing, and maintenance of plastic and steel facilities, as well as meter and regulator settings, and restoration of soft and hard surfaces.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hand dig holes and trenches with hand tools
• Shovel material, soil and cold patch asphalt mix
• Compact soil and asphalt
• Utilize the Energy Wheel to identify job and site-specific hazards
• Operate various types of trucks and equipment
• Transport equipment and materials
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and field leaders
• Properly lift tools, objects, and equipment of varying weight
• Utilize proper tools to prep hard surfaces for removal.
• Complete hard surface and soft surface restoration with appropriate materials
• Travel frequently within designated work area

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Outdoor work or manual labor experience
• Ability to work outdoors in densely populated and remote areas
• Work while standing or sitting for several hours at a time
• Ability to work at a variety of heights/depths
• Ability to work in small and sometimes confined spaces
• Reach, bend, stoop while performing work
• Ability to safely climb up and down a ladder
• Operate or safely work around heavy equipment and machinery
• Ability to read technical instructions
• Obey all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules and regulations
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Clean driving record and a DOT physical or ability to obtain one upon employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year gas construction experience
• Class A or B CDL

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Desoto Group is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in Company policy and the way we do business at The Desoto Group and is an important principle of sound business management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person