Utility Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

E.K. Services Inc. is looking to hire a utility laborer!

Utility Laborer/Pipelayer Job Summary:

The Utility Laborer works with Foreman, Operators, and other team members to lay out and install multiple types of piping, shoveling, backfilling trenches, staging of materials, fueling equipment, obtaining, and delivering materials and equipment to the site and general daily clean-up activities while adhering to established processes for the performance of day-to day project activities using safe work practices. Eligible candidates will actively work with crew to meet production and to uphold the company core values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Gathers tools, equipment, and materials needed to perform job tasks.
  • Provides support to project foreman, fellow labors and any other personnel assigned to the site.
  • Guides dump trucks to dumping sites and spots the driver around over head utilities.
  • Locates underground utilities using hand tools and vacuum excavation equipment.
  • Performs traffic control operations when necessary
  • Assists in set up of work zone patterns to PennDot publication 213 specifications as provided by the site foreman.
  • Performs general housekeeping duties including clean up and organization of job site, tools, trucks, trailers, and equipment.
  • Assists in the assemble and installation of trench protection
  • Other duties as assigned which can include multiple areas of labor including restoration or flagging
    

Benefits:

• • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401K
  • Employee assistance program
    
  • Life & Disability insurance
  • Paid time off and Holiday Pay
    
  • Referral program

Physical Requirements:

• Work environment conditions consist of working in all weather conditions and where the conditions could be wet, dirty, or dusty.
• Ability to climb in and out of excavations
• The ability to frequently lift 20 to 100lbs
• Ability to work extended hours during construction season (OT is paid at time and a half)
• Ability to occasionally travel and to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required

License/Certification Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Pre-employment Drug Screen Required
• DOT physical
• Drivers' License & Acceptable Driving Record

Mission Statement: E.K. Services Inc. is dedicated to the continuous improvement of our community's infrastructure. Our passion for excellence serves as the driving force for our safety-focused, solution-oriented approach.

Company Core Values:

• Do the Right Thing, Always
• Find A Way or Make One
• Say What You Mean
• Exceed Customer Expectations