Northwest Lineman College Application

Southeast Connections LLC, provides inclusive infrastructure solutions for the natural gas industry. We construct the systems and facilities to transport the nation's cleanest burning energy resource. Southeast Connections offers complete construction services that include pipeline construction, installation, maintenance, repairs, stations, facility modification and new construction. From Senior Management to the "boots on the ground", Southeast Connections, LLC is dedicated & determined to remain the industry leader and earn continued respect from clients through our professionalism.

We offer excellent compensation and industry-leading benefits, such as health, dental and vision, life insurance, STD and LTD starting on DAY 1. Eligibility for Company matching 401K benefit after 3 months of employment.
 
Position Overview:

The construction laborer performs physical labor tasks at highway and heavy construction projects. The position may operate various hand and power tools and may clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and remove waste materials.

Essential Functions:

• Execute job deliverables according to customer specifications and contract requirements.
• Manage cost control, margin expectations, productivity, change orders, and equipment reporting.
• Ensure all project work is compliant with installation standards and is being performed safely and correctly.
• Promote and monitor the safety of team members.
• Prepare sites to ensure maximum optimization of construction work procedures.
• Clean debris, trash, and hazardous materials from construction sites
• Dig trenches as instructed
• Assist in installing pipes and drains
• Erect temporary structures
• Place traffic signs to warn traffic of construction in process
• Clean and maintain construction equipment appropriately
• Load and unload equipment from trucks
• Fill potholes to facilitate the construction process
• Ensure that all work is being done in compliance with the company’s protocols
• Train apprentices and new hires in construction labor work
• Use hand tools to cut and shape material as per instructions
• Performs OQ (Operator Qualification) tasks
• Performs plastic pipe fusion
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman

Qualifications/Special Knowledge Skills:
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, safety, and quality standards, and effectively utilize all tools and equipment relevant to the work.
• Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.
• Precise hand-eye coordination.
• Display a willing attitude to learn from others.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Education/Experience:
• High school diploma or GED. Any vocational training is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of gas installation techniques and standards preferred.

Physical Requirements: 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 talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
 

 Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, and weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.
• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to climb a minimum of 5 rungs of an extension ladder.
• Ability to travel to project sites that are typically within a 4-hour radius of the home office.
• Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.


Benefits:
• Competitive salary packages.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits program which includes Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance that starts on the first day of employment.
• Employer Matching 401k program.
• Paid Time Off and an incredible work environment.
• Referral Bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Southeast Connections, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer