Skilled Water/Wastewater Construction Laborer

Job Summary

TOLM GROUP, INC. SKILLED WATER/WASTEWATER CONSTRUCTION LABORER TOLM Group is seeking a Skilled Water/Wastewater Construction Laborer to perform hands-on construction work on water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, pipelines, and related utility infrastructure. The right candidate will have prior construction experience and be comfortable supporting pipe installation, mechanical installations, excavation activities, and site restoration while working safely around heavy equipment and active excavations.

This position reports to the Foreman and supports field crews with skilled hand work, material handling, mechanical/process components, and other activities needed to meet production, quality, safety, and schedule goals. IDEAL CANDIDATE Prior construction experience required. Non-Negotiable Water/wastewater, underground utility, civil, or mechanical construction experience strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of underground utility, civil, or water/wastewater construction methods and jobsite procedures. Experience assisting with water and wastewater piping, valves, fittings, hydrants, manholes, and related structures. Able to perform skilled hand work including pipe preparation, measuring, cutting, fitting, bolting, gasketing, and alignment under supervision.

Knowledge of excavation activities, trench preparation, bedding, backfill, compaction, site grading, and trench safety requirements. Able to safely use common construction hand tools, power tools, pumps, compactors, saws, and small equipment. Able to understand measurements, grades, elevations, and basic construction drawings or layout information.

Able to assist equipment operators and crews with rigging, signaling, spotting, material handling, and safe placement of pipe and equipment. This position requires regular travel and overnight stays at project locations during the workweek. Valid driver's license and must be insurable under TOLM's Commercial Auto Liability policy.

Non-Negotiable CHARACTER & WORK ETHIC

• NON-NEGOTIABLE Dependable, punctual, safety-minded, and reliable. Committed to quality workmanship and team success. Able to follow direction and work productively as part of a crew. Maintains a safe, organized work area and identifies hazards or changing site conditions to the Foreman. Works safely around active construction equipment, excavations, and wet or muddy environments. Willing and able to perform strenuous hands-on construction work for extended periods. Able to travel to project locations as required. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment background and drug screening. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE The Skilled Water/Wastewater Construction Laborer should be able to take direction from the Construction Foreman and turn it into safe, productive hands-on field work. We are looking for someone who understands that skilled labor on water/wastewater projects requires more than general jobsite support. The Laborer should know: What are we installing? What measurements, grades, elevations, or layout information do I need to follow? Is the excavation and work area safe? Are the pipe, fittings, valves, tools, and materials prepared correctly? What does the Foreman or crew need next? Is the work meeting safety, quality, production, and schedule expectations? THE OPPORTUNITY This is an opportunity for a skilled construction laborer to become a key member of TOLM Group’s water/wastewater field team. The right person will gain hands-on experience across treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, pipelines, underground utilities, mechanical installations, excavation, and site work while supporting experienced crews and contributing directly to safe, quality project execution.

BENEFITS

Health Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer Matched 401k – Employer Matched Paid Time Off Paid Holidays after 60 days of employment Drug-Free Workplace Program TOLM Group maintains a Drug-Free Workplace Program pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 11-14-101 et seq. All TOLM Group employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing as set forth in TOLM Group’s drug and alcohol testing policy.

Job applicants must submit to drug testing after receipt of a conditional offer of employment. TOLM Group may use refusal to submit to a drug test or a positive confirmed drug test as a basis for refusing to hire a job applicant. TOLM Group will supply job applicants with a copy of TOLM Group’s written policy on employee drug and alcohol use prior to testing.

TOLM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered equally regardless of whether they share the company's religious beliefs.