Utility Laborer - Driver - (Zachry Underground Utility Services)

Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters

Together We Can Do Great Things

This Is More Than a Job

Job Summary

The Utility Laborer has construction experience performing various tasks involving physical labor on underground utility projects. Must have general construction experience, experience installing dry utilities and/or underground structures is a plus. This opening is a Utility Laborer position that includes driving equipment to and from the job site at the beginning and end of each shift. Starting hourly rate is $17.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Essential Functions

• Operate small equipment (mini excavator, trench roller)
• Use asphalt saw and quickie saw
• Hand-digging trench with shovels for placement of conduit around live utility services
• Perform other labor-related duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Push a manual wheelbarrow and operate a mechanical wheelbarrow
• Operate tamper in a ditch
• Operate hand and/or power tools (hammers, sledgehammers, pry bars, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Handle 20 pipe joints and assemble in ditch 2 to 4 deep
• Drive single-axle dump truck (CDL not required)
• Availability Monday thru Friday 7 am to 5:30 pm (up to 55 hours per week)
• Assist other craft workers as needed
• Use a jackhammer 10-90 lbs. – vertical and horizontal
• Climb ladders
• Handle 4x8x3/4 plywood
• Load and unload miscellaneous materials – lumber, plywood, cement bags, sandbags, 5-gallon buckets, etc.
• Pull utility trailer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Valid Texas driver's license and acceptable driving record are required
• General labor skills
• Basic knowledge of operating hand and power tools (hammers, sledgehammers, pry bars, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Physical ability to perform assigned labor-related tasks (climbing ladders, climbing in and out of ditches)
• Physical ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds

Benefits and EOE

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
• Employee assistance program
• For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil work throughout the United States and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies
Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.