UG Service Unskilled Laborer

Job Title

Responsible for assisting crew with tasks as required to perform underground service installation and repair projects i.e., material loading and unloading, hand digging, gathering and assembling material required to complete tasks at multiple locations, install or repair conduits, cables, pedestals, handholes, and digging equipment operation. Responsibilities will also include terminating, splicing cables, working on lines and equipment up to 600 volts unsupervised. Position is 5 day work week, 40-50 hours and on call as needed, travel may also be required. Travel may also be required. May be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays. May be required to work long and unpredictable hours.

Minimum Requirements

No previous experience required. Position requires digging to install or repair conduits, cables, pedestals, and handholes. Requires basic skills in math. Must be able to fluently read, write, speak and comprehend English. Must follow all safe work practices. Must be computer literate. Based on the nature of work at Standard Utility, even if not driving company vehicles, all employees are required to have a valid Texas Driver License in good standing throughout their employment with us.

Preferred Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Additional formal or occupational education focused on electrical services and construction is helpful. State wide travel preferable.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day and work unpredictable hours including weekends and holidays as needed, standing and walking for extensive period of time on various uneven surfaces. This position may require performing activities including but not limited to stoop, crawl, forward bend, squat and bend at the knees and waist, grasping and reaching, must be able to work in narrow and confined areas, must be able to lift tools, equipment and material up to and including 50 pounds utilizing upper body force. This position requires working outdoors in all-weather conditions.

All Company positions are considered safety-sensitive and required to pass pre-employment screenings including but not limited to: Physical, Skill, Background check, Drug Testing, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as required.