What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipe Laborer position at Prestige Site Works?
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General Description
The Entry Level Labor - Utility is an entry level position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described below. This job description may also perform a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates.
Key Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as an Entry Level Labor - Utility.
Our most valuable asset is our people. We provide highly skilled and extensively trained personnel to all projects. Safety, quality and character are core values in our people and what we do.
We provide a "family" atmosphere and regularly promote from within. If you're looking to advance your career in the construction industry and wish to be a part of a rapidly growing company, please complete the Employment Application and we will be in touch.
General Description
The Entry Level Labor - Utility is an entry level position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described below. This job description may also perform a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates.
Key Duties
- Safely unload truckloads of pipe and precast structures
- Hook and rig pipe and structures for pipe layer
- Keep job site clean of trash and debris
- Understand, interpret, and follow directions from a foreman or superintendent
- Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts
- Communicate professionally with everyone on site, including but not limited to supervisors, teammates, contractors, clients, and vendor partners.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as an Entry Level Labor - Utility.
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
- Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
- Must be willing to learn, understand site goals and follow directions.
- Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
- Work is often performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.
- Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
- Manual dexterity to hand-carry construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
- Physical dexterity involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
- Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
- Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
- Sufficient skill and visual acuity, under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions, to provide direction and flagging for operators of cranes with rated capacities of up to 300 tons.
- Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
- Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
- Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites or equipment shop such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.
- Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, and EyeMed, along with employer-paid ST and LT disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
- Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
- Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Rest and relax with our paid time off policy that increases with tenure
- Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
- Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet