JOB OPENING:
Job Title: Skilled Substation Laborer
Division: Civil
Reports To: Substation Foreman
Salary: $24.00-$38.00 per hour
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of this position is to install, replace or repair various substation structures and utilities. The Skilled Labor will assist in the construction of precast and cast in place electrical manholes, cable troughs, containment structures, form work, and finish concrete features. Assist with the site preparation and grading.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Install, set up, and calibrate lasers and other survey equipment
- Shovel, rake, transfer and grade materials such as dirt, stone and concrete
- Drive, mark, remove or replace grade stakes
- Measure and mark grades using rulers, levels, strings, and lasers
- Handling of materials using straps, ropes or chains and proper rigging equipment
- Utilize hand tools to include cutting devices,
- Operate tampers, rollers or other compaction devices
- Concrete forming, reinforcing and finishing
- Assist with demolishing structures, installing formwork, and dismantling forms
- Use of various hand and power tools to Erect built-in-place forms or assemblies, and install prefabricated forms according to blueprint and site specifications
- Anchor and brace forms to fixed objects, using nails, anchor rods, steel cables, steel pins, planks, and timbers
- Must perform general labor duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Knowledge of tools, materials, methods and techniques for utility and structure installation
- Knowledge of best safety practices for working in active substations
- Ability to interpret plans and survey stakes
- Communication skills, ability to comprehend instruction
- Competent Person Training, OSHA training, First Aid CPR, company provided
- Two years of carpentry, utility and or concrete installation experience
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This Job Description is intended to provide the job applicant with a general description of the nature of work required by the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather a baseline, and more may be required as directed by management.
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8140 Corporate Dr.
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Tel: (410) 679-8306 ext 833
Email: careers@stellamay.com
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