Utility Crew Member

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Locations: 

Joplin, MO

Bentonville, AR

Fayetteville, AR

Summary/Objective  

The Crew Member works with the main line and service line crews in their day-to-day operations. This requires daily manual labor including: digging with a shovel, handling material, basic plumbing, etc. They are required to operate a variety of contractor equipment and trucks used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities and performs a variety of semiskilled tasks in the maintenance of sewer, water, and storm drainage systems. 

Essential Functions 

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

1. Work alongside a team of operators and ground crew. Develop competency and proficiency in ordering material, shooting grade, calling locates, reading plans, etc. 
2. Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies. 
3. Operates a variety of different construction equipment including: excavator, bulldozer, skid loader, backhoe, front end loader, and dump truck. 
4. Works with and assists the line crew in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with equipment. 
5. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment. 
6. Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices. 
7. Encourage excellent jobsite safety and encourages employees to hold to our high standards. 

Competencies 

1. Strong work ethic. 
2. Time Management. 
3. Thoroughness. 
4. Teamwork and Communication. 
5. Customer/Client Focus. 

Supervisory Responsibility 

A Crew Member will be responsible for helping the team in daily operations, while intentionally learning the skills needed to take on more responsibility. Leadership will be a natural part of each team member's job- encouraging quality, safety, and respect. 

Work Conditions  

While performing this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell. 

The employee must frequently lift or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position (40 hours weekly). Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Days and hours may vary, including occasional work on weekends. 

Travel 

Local travel to various worksites is required. Must have a valid and active driver’s license. All applicants will have their driving record inspected, for insurance purposes, before hiring. 

Required Education and Experience 

1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. 

2. Two years of related experience is preferred. 

3.  Valid CDL License is preferred. 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Salary Range and Benefits

$15-$19 per hour, paid weekly

Health insurance, vacation time, and retirement benefits included.

EEO Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected category. 

All offers of employment shall be subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, verifications, and processes. Failure to comply with these processes, or failure to successfully pass all phases of the pre-employment screening will result in a withdrawal of employment offer.