Gas Utility Laborer

At RDR, we have a strong focus on growth and recruitment and employ only the best local talent within our region.
RDR is seeking Skilled Laborers.
Job Summary:
Laborers will report directly to their RDR supervisor.

MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL 70-100% of the time. Currently home on weekends.

• Able to work outside in varying weather conditions.
• Able to lift - up to 75 lbs., stand for long periods of time, walk, squat, crouch.
• Able to work up to and at times greater than 10 hour days
• Must be proficient with hand tools.
• Comfortable working 40-50 hours per week on average. *weather permitting*.
• Maintain all required Operator Qualifications.
• Fuse pipe (manual, hydraulic, and electro fusion).
• Installation of service lines.
• Tie-over existing services.
• Abandon existing services.
• Pressure testing (Air and nitrogen).
• Pipeline pigging.
• Complete Main line installation and tie ins.
• Installation of bypasses and squeeze off live gas line.
• Abandon existing main line.
• Bagging live gas line.
• Basic operation of mini excavator, dump truck, and forklift.
• Assist drill operator with locator.
• Change and run equipment attachments.
• Properly load and haul equipment and materials.
• Mentor and teach fellow employees.
• Safety related incidents and property damage will be a determining factor in moving to the next class.
• Willing to volunteer to work when needed will be a requirement to move to the next class.
• Employee call-offs will be an evaluating factor before moving to next class.
• A willingness to work out of town will be an evaluating factor to move to the next class.
• Current employees will be considered for open positions before outside employment is considered for a position.
• Management will evaluate each employee’s task proficiency when considering employee’s move to next class.
• Next Class Operator or Drill Operator.

Experience Requirements:
Preferred experience:
Experience operating or working around underground directional drilling excavation.
Experience with trenchers and/or mini excavators a plus.
Dirt work/erosion repair experience.
Construction experience.
Experience working with live gas lines is a plus.
We look forward to working with you!