Bottom Person

Location: Saint Paul

Department: Field Operations

Work Location: 11-County Metro Area (Twin Cities, MN)

Job type: Full-Time / Seasonal

Pay Type / Range:

Journeyman Union Scale. $45.50 per hour (based on experience and/or size and type of equipment)
(This pay range is a good-faith estimate of compensation for this role.)

Union Benefits & Additional Information:

• Laborers Local 563 Union ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• Health & Welfare and Pension available through Union Fringe Benefits.
• Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.
• PTO (ESST) Program covering all time away from work.
• Referral bonuses - earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.
• Annual boot allowance.

Job Summary:
The Bottom Person (Utility Crew) is responsible for working in excavations or trenches to assist with the installation, alignment, and connection of underground utility pipes. This role is critical in ensuring proper grade, pipe placement, and safe trench operations under the direction of the Utility Foreman or Top Person.

Other Requirements: All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References may also be checked. We participate in E-Verify.

Job Duties & Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assisting the pipe layer in aligning and assembling pipe in ditches
• Cleaning and lubricating pipe ends to guide pipe sections together
• Back filling and compacting along sides of pipe
• Operating vibrating compacter in trenches (i.e. "whacker")
• Performing general laborer duties that take place in trenches
• Must have the ability to hear, speak and follow directions carefully.
• Continually required to reach, pull, carry, grab, pull, and lift.
• Must possess be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds regularly on a daily basis
• Display a professional and respectful attitude towards co-workers, supervisors, inspectors, and the general public at all times.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors.
• Follow company and industry safety standards and procedures at all times.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• At least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
• Know and understand grades and slopes
• Excavation and trench safety
• Confined space safety
• Experience using basic hand and power tools
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to safety and quality.
• Must be safety-conscious, reliable, and able to work well in a team environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours, early mornings, and weekends as needed.
• High school education or GED equivalent.
• Strong team player
• Reliable and on-time.

Live up to our company Core Values:

• Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture.
• Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future. Quality leads to consistency. Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
• Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.
• Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation. Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
• Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee's share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality. Commitment shows and can be contagious.

Company Information:

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