Laborer

Job Summary

Provide support and assistance to the other skilled crafts working on the project. 

Responsibilities

• Follows direction of foreman to perform miscellaneous assigned tasks, including driving, digging, pulling, pushing, lifting, measuring, cutting, marking, recording, positioning, aligning, sealing, and reading prints/drawings


• Exhibits safe work practices by following company rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs


• Takes action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers and falling objects


• Performs a wide variety of manual labor tasks involving dexterous use of hand tools such as pneumatic, electric and hand tools


• Maintain a clean work environment, pick up all tools and equipment to secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards


• Prepare job site and load/unload equipment and materials


• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle/equipment inspections


• Adhere to B&F Code of Conduct

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience


• Must have flexibility in personal schedule including weekdays and occasional night and weekend work


• Strong focus on safety, quality, accountability, integrity, and teamwork


• OSHA and related safety training a plus


• Ability to stand and exert physical effort performing manual labor most of the day


• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally


• Ability to work in confined spaces


• Willingness to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hat, eye protection, reflective vest, gloves and composite-toed boots


• Must be able to work safely outdoors in Arizona heat conditions and perform all job duties with no restrictions


• Knowledge of hand and power tools


• Knowledge or experience in underground dry and/or wet utility installation a plus


• Knowledge of street and highway traffic rules and regulations, and safety precautions to be observed in working on or near roads and highways.


• Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.


• Thorough knowledge of safety standards and Underground Facilities Law (Blue Stake, Arizona 811)


• Hold/obtain and maintain an OSHA 10 Certification.


• Good communication skills and the ability to interact in a team environment


• Reliable transportation


• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus


• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug tests

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Wet and/or humid conditions


• Moving mechanical parts


• Precarious places


• Fumes or airborne particles


• Outside weather conditions


• Extreme heat


• Frequent and/or sustained loud noises

The employee is occasionally exposed to:

• Toxic or caustic chemicals


• Risk of electrical shock


• Risk of vibration