Traffic Control Laborer I

Job Details

Description

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company that serves the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, and Superior Pipeline Services.

Position Title: Traffic Control Laborer I

Pay Rate: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour DOE

Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Traffic Control Laborer I will be responsible for going into residential and commercial areas working on underground utilities and working with their crew to complete tasks for the day. Must perform all Traffic Control Laborer essential duties and responsibilities. These crews are responsible for going into residential and commercial areas working on underground utilities and working with their crew to complete tasks for the day.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Assist crew leader in construction/ reconstruction and maintenance work.
• Assist equipment operators, swamping, hand digging, locating underground obstructions.
• Work with specialized equipment including jackhammers, rotary drills, power actuated fasteners and other necessary tools.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials. 
• Work safely around backhoes, excavators, trenchers and dump truck.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Deliver, install, and remove road closure devices and traffic control setup in accordance with MUTCD standards and local guidelines.
• Set up and monitor traffic control zones, including signage, barriers, cones and various other traffic control equipment.
• Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites; ensure vehicles and loads are secured.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, field notes, and required paperwork related to site setup, inspections, and sign inventory.
• Communicate with site supervisors and law enforcement or public safety officials as needed to coordinate closures.
• Ensure all temporary traffic control devices are compliant and properly maintained.
• Assist with on-site setup as needed, including basic labor tasks and tool handling.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Success Factors

• A strong belief in ZERO- Being Safe 100% of the time is the expectation.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions. 
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift.
• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers.
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy.
• English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports. 
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values.
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment.
• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals.
• Ability to support a fast paced, demanding work schedule; could include late evenings and/or weekends when requested.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills.
  
  

Experience And Education

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a laboring position in the utilities or underground utilities field. Experience working with underground utilities desired.
• Previous experience in traffic control is a plus.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.
• CDL A is a plus 
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
  
  

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  
  

Notes

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.