Gas Laborer

Company Summary

The Desoto Group and Desoto Line Services is a rapidly growing, full-service EPC firm serving U.S. utilities and other customers. Desoto specializes in electrical construction, gas construction, site access, vegetation management, engineering, and incident and storm response. The Desoto Group and DLS offers a wide array of construction services for the gas utility industry, including the installation, replacement, and maintenance of plastic and steel mains and service lines, meter settings, and regulator stations. We are a minority, woman, and service-disabled veteran-owned company, with corporate offices in Orlando, Florida, servicing customers throughout the United States.

Job Summary:

The Laborer performs general labor activities, on a crew, to assist with the completion of natural gas distribution system projects. This includes installing, replacing, and maintenance of plastic and steel facilities, as well as meter and regulator settings, and restoration of soft and hard surfaces.

Duties

· Hand dig holes and trenches with hand tools

· Shovel material, soil and cold patch asphalt mix

· Compact soil and asphalt

· Operate various types of trucks and equipment

· Transport equipment and materials

· Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and field leaders

· Properly lift tools, objects, and equipment of varying weight

· Utilize proper tools to prep hard surfaces for removal.

· Complete hard surface and soft surface restoration with appropriate materials

· Travel frequently within designated work area

· Learn techniques for pipe fusion, pipe squeeze-off, meter set build, and pressure testing

Qualifications

· Outdoor work or manual labor experience

· Ability to work outdoors in densely populated and remote areas

· Work while standing or sitting for several hours at a time

· Ability to work at a variety of heights/depths

· Ability to work in small and sometimes confined spaces

· Reach, bend, stoop while performing work

· Ability to safely climb up and down a ladder

· Operate or safely work around heavy equipment and machinery

· Ability to read technical instructions

· Obey all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules and regulations

· Must be 18 years of age or older

· High school diploma or equivalent. 2+ years’ experience in lieu of education will be considered and DLS.

· Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a team environment

· Clean driving record and a DOT physical or ability to obtain one upon employment

Preferred:

· 1+ year gas construction experience

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Desoto Group is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in Company policy and the way we do business at The Desoto Group and is an important principle of sound business management.

Benefits:

· On-the-job training

· Two weeks PTO

· Health benefits and retirement provided by union membership

· Yearly boot voucher

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.83 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Ability to Commute:

- Charleroi, PA 15022 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Charleroi, PA 15022: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person