Ground Support/Laborer

SRU Electric LLC•Cary, IL

About The Position

Position: Ground Support/Laborer DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the Foreman or Electrician with all phases of construction work, including demolition, material handling, and general labor Work as part of a 3–4 person crew to complete daily project tasks Operate, maintain, and care for a variety of hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment Prepare jobsites by measuring, marking layouts, removing obstacles, and identifying hazards Load, unload, and distribute construction materials such as steel, conduit, and cement as directed Perform moderate concrete flatwork including forming, pouring, and finishing Dig trenches and ditches; backfill excavations; level and place pipe and conduit using hand and power tools Assist with underground utility installation, pipe laying, and conduit placement Prepare sites for concrete pours and assist with placement of materials Perform landscaping, grading, and fence-building tasks as required Mix cement and assist with assembling materials or equipment as directed Clean and maintain assigned work areas, including removing debris, rubble, and trash Direct traffic and assist equipment operators with alignment, movement, and positioning of machinery Ensure the jobsite is cleaned and organized at the end of each day, with tools and materials properly stored Perform additional duties as assigned by the Foreman or Electrician COMPANY BENEFITS: Premium benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) 401k w/ match Company paid long & short-term disability & life insurance Paid holidays Per diem PTO

Requirements

Ability to travel extensively, possibly out of state, for extended periods of time, including overnight and weekends.
Ability to work outdoors year round
Ability to work in a team-focused work environment. You must be able to work well in coordination with a crew.
Ability to locate and use standard industry hand tools, test equipment, and supplies.
Ability to learn safety procedures, rules & language quickly.
Strong technical, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work with a variety of personalities.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory.
Must have fully completed and up-to-date industry certs (OSHA 10 and/or 30, First Aid/CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, RF Awareness) OR be willing to go through paid training to get certified/re-certified.
Prior concrete experience
Prior construction experience
Valid driver’s license. (CDL preferred)
Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.
Constantly repeating physical motions like lifting arms, grasping tools, and reaching for equipment. Eye/hand/feet coordination crucial.
Must be able to work some Saturdays and at night, when needed.
Loading and unloading material and equipment in a warehouse setting and on the construction sites, with and without the assistance of a lift gate

Nice To Haves

Basic electrical experience preferred
Heavy equipment experience preferred
Valid driver’s license. (CDL preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist the Foreman or Electrician with all phases of construction work, including demolition, material handling, and general labor
Work as part of a 3–4 person crew to complete daily project tasks
Operate, maintain, and care for a variety of hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment
Prepare jobsites by measuring, marking layouts, removing obstacles, and identifying hazards
Load, unload, and distribute construction materials such as steel, conduit, and cement as directed
Perform moderate concrete flatwork including forming, pouring, and finishing
Dig trenches and ditches; backfill excavations; level and place pipe and conduit using hand and power tools
Assist with underground utility installation, pipe laying, and conduit placement
Prepare sites for concrete pours and assist with placement of materials
Perform landscaping, grading, and fence-building tasks as required
Mix cement and assist with assembling materials or equipment as directed
Clean and maintain assigned work areas, including removing debris, rubble, and trash
Direct traffic and assist equipment operators with alignment, movement, and positioning of machinery
Ensure the jobsite is cleaned and organized at the end of each day, with tools and materials properly stored
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Foreman or Electrician