Underground Construction Crew Member - Wilkes Barre

Job Description

Job Description

We're looking for a Underground Construction Crew Member to join our crew. We are searching the area of Wilkes Barre for our next potential Underground Construction Crew Member. This is a traveling position; our crews work job sites throughout the Northeast, and candidates should expect to be away from home for extended stretches, including multiple nights during the week. Any local or nearby assignments should be considered the exception rather than the rule.

Summary

This position will work with crews performing work in underground construction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

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

• Perform routine construction-related activities such as pulling a rope, climbing ladders, using common hand tools, manual digging with a shovel, cable handling, and general cleanup
  

• Stock truck with materials to ensure an adequate supply for daily work assignments
  

• Organize materials, tools, and equipment
  

• Set up traffic control signs and cones
  

• Flag and/or direct traffic as needed
  

• Complete daily equipment safety inspections and maintenance checks
  

• Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (i.e., timesheet, truck report, expense report)
  

• Perform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures
  

• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned in order to help the team complete a project
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to work 10+ hours in a day when necessary
  

• Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions
  

• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively within a team environment
  

• Capable of moving materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
  

• Able to ascend/descend a ladder or pole to connect cables or for other tasks
  

• Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable with work attendance
  

Required Education and Experience

• Must have at least two years of driving experience along with no major driving infractions in the previous three years
  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Two (2) years of construction experience
  

• High school diploma or equivalent certification
  

• Must be willing and able to travel out of town with occasional overnight stays to assigned projects
  

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis
  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background screen
  

• Complete and pass a DOT Physical
  

Physical Demands

This position typically requires: balancing, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, hearing, and talking.

Working Conditions

The employee will be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as is typical when working outdoors).

Work Environment

While performing this job, an employee is exposed to varying weather conditions.

Travel

This position may require travel, which could include traveling to projects in different cities and overnight stays. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.

Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.

Full Benefits Package: Health, Life, Dental, and Vision