Utility Laborer at E-Z Bel Construction in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Foreman, the Utility Laborer performs a support role to the crew’s other skilled workers. Utility Laborers will work in any division of the company – concrete, underground utilities, street and/or signals. They may operate a variety of equipment including hand and power tools, air hammers, earth tampers, small mechanical hoists, the bobcat or roller/compactor. The Utility Laborer cleans and prepares the job sites, digs trenches, places shoring to support the sides of excavations, cleans up rubble/debris and performs a variety of other labor related tasks. The Utility Laborer has the ability to work without close direction and may work as a lead man assisting the Foreman.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
• Assists the Foreman in completing day to day tasks
• Digs, spreads, and levels concrete, dirt, and gravel, using hand tools.
• Lifts, carries, and holds materials, tools, and supplies.
• Signals operators on machinery.
• Cleans tools, equipment, materials, and work areas.
• Performs variety of routine, non-machine tasks, such as removing forms from set concrete.
• Spreads base material for sub grade or preparation for concrete pour.
• Pour and help finish concrete.
• Responsible for tying steel/rebar
• Positions, aligns and joins pipe sections. May assist in the installation of pipe.
• Controls traffic passing near the work zone(s).
• Assist with any job duties involved in the construction and demolition of a jobsite.
• Assists with blue tops/layout
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times while on the jobsite (i.e. vest, earplugs, glasses, hard hat, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned
Skills/Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience within the construction industry – Street Crew
• Demonstrates a high level of strength and endurance, as the position is physically demanding
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in the quality of the work
• Demonstrates the ability to complete the work in a timely manner
• Demonstrates good eye-hand coordination, balance and depth perception
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency in responding to all situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a number of diverse locations, as work locations change regularly, and ability to work varying schedules. Overtime and weekend work are required, as necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively as a team.
• Demonstrates responsibility in reporting to work on a consistent and timely basis.

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