Slab​/Rough Labor - Plumbing

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

At Stancil Services, strong plumbing systems start with well-prepared underground and rough-in installations. The Slab/Rough Labor - Plumbing position provides vital jobsite support during the slab (underground) and rough-in stages, assisting crews with material handling, trenching, layout preparation, back filling, and general site tasks that ensure efficient workflow and high-quality installations.

This is an entry-level field position ideal for someone motivated, hardworking, and eager to learn the plumbing trade. Slab/Rough Laborers play an essential role in maintaining safe, clean, and productive jobsites while supporting lead plumbers and foremen with daily tasks.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist slab and rough-in crews with groundwork, trenching, back filling, and preparing areas for underground piping.
• Transport, load, and distribute tools, pipe, fittings, and materials to designated work areas.
• Support basic underground plumbing layout tasks such as marking pipe paths and staging materials.
• Clean up job sites, remove debris, and maintain organized work areas to support productivity and safety.
• Backfill trenches and bedding materials under direction of the foreman or lead plumber.
• Operate basic hand tools and jobsite equipment after proper training.
• Assist with cutting, measuring, or preparing materials for rough-in installation.
• Follow safety procedures, use PPE, and help identify hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Support slab preparation activities such as leveling, trench cleanup, and pipe bedding.
• Communicate field needs, material shortages, or concerns to the Slab/Rough Foreman promptly.
• Work cooperatively with plumbing crews and other trades on the jobsite.
• Perform physically demanding tasks to support daily operations.
• Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED, college, technical or trade school transcript, or foreign equivalent) preferred but not required.
• No plumbing experience required - training provided.
• Prior construction or labor experience is helpful.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and ability to take direction from supervisors.
• Valid U.S. driver's license preferred; insurable MVR beneficial.
• Willingness to embrace company growth, new technologies, and evolving field practices.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and preparedness for daily field work.
• Maintain productive work habits and a positive attitude on the jobsite.
• Follow supervisor instructions accurately and ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Uphold Stancil's safety expectations and report hazards promptly.
• Keep job sites clean, organized, and compliant with safety requirements.
• Maintain respectful and professional interactions with coworkers and other jobsite personnel.
• Show initiative and willingness to take on new tasks as assigned.
• Represent Stancil Services with integrity and professionalism.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

• Work is performed primarily outdoors and on active construction job sites.
• Exposure to heat above 90°F, cold below 32°F, rain, mud, dust, and other weather elements.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, digging, trenching, lifting, and carrying.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Work may occur in trenches, crawl spaces, or uneven terrain.
• Noise levels range from moderate to loud depending on jobsite activity.
• Requires use of PPE and adherence to all safety policies.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Basic hand tools: shovels, rakes, picks, trench tools, tape measures, levels.
• Jobsite equipment: wheelbarrows, carts, ladders, compactors (after training), and material-handling tools.
• Power tools under supervision: drills, saws, impacts, and cutting tools.
• Required PPE: hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, boots, high-visibility vest, hearing protection.
• Company-issued technology may be used for communication or job documentation as needed.

Note: As in any

Job Description , this description, including the list of essential functions, is not exhaustive and may be supplemented, as conditions require. The Company reserves the right to modify the quality or quantity standards for this position based on changes in specifications, manufacturing, or other conditions.

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