Concrete Specialist

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UNDERGROUND CREW CONCRETE SPECIALIST

R.D. Graham Electric is committed to hiring, training and equipping the very best employees. Every employee at R.D. Graham Electric is a part of a team, encouraging a positive work environment and making sure we meet our customers’ expectations. We believe in integrity and that “Our Word Matters” For over 30 years, R.D. Graham Electric has been providing quality and expertise for commercial electrical installation, repairs, site lighting, and design-build installation all over North Carolina.

Employment Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Cost share at 50% employee/employer
• Company-sponsored Group Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Elective coverage for Long Term Disability, Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan and a Company Match Program
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Tool Purchase Program
• Work Boot Purchase Program
• Major Job site tools provided to each crew
• Dependable fleet vehicles provided to foreman

The purpose of this position is to complete concrete forming and pouring with a primary focus of creating transformer pads, generator pads and pole bases. Additional responsibilities would include working under the direction of the Underground Superintendent to complete any assignments necessary for construction project completion.

Job Responsibilities:

• Capable of completing work safely based on directives from supervisor.
• Ensure assigned work is ready for scheduled inspections.
• Utilize blueprints, coordinate tasks according to current project needs, produce schedules for UG Superintendent.
• Lead employees in safe equipment use and provide general knowledge of forming and pouring concrete pads and pole bases.
• Accurately Measure, cut, and shape wood or metal for forms, pour concrete into molds, dismantle casts without damage (for reuse), complete concrete finishing steps.
• Produce concrete pads and pole bases of exactly the right shape and size based on specifications.
• Capable of installing complete infrastructure and duct bank systems
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of equipment operation, skills, and best practices.
• Possess a working knowledge of underground distribution.
• Compliant with safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment for all personnel.
• This position is expected to promote and participate in a team oriented, positive work environment which promotes a culture of safety and open communication.

Qualifications:

A person in this position should possess a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in the construction trades, preferably in electrical commercial construction. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision, possess excellent leadership and communication skills. Knowledge of concrete construction procedures and OSHA guidelines.

• Must possess a valid NC Driver’s License.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Understanding of mechanical and physical principles and ability to apply these principles to solve problems.

Physical Requirements:

This position should be able to sit, bend, stoop and lift items which occasionally exceed 80 pounds. This position should also be able to climb, crawl and squat as the job demands. The work environment is outdoors in all type weather to include extreme heat and cold. The individual is exposed to extreme conditions of a construction site such as loud noise, dusty environments, moving mechanical equipment and regular exposure to the vibration of mechanical equipment.

Primary Work Site:

This position will be deployed to job sites for the purpose of installing and repairing new and existing components associated with the underground construction process. This position will report directly to the Underground Superintendent.

Company DescriptionR.D. Graham Electric is committed to hiring, training and equipping the very best employees. Every employee at R.D. Graham Electric is a part of a team, encouraging a positive work environment and making sure we meet our customers’ expectations. We believe in integrity and that “Our Word Matters” For over 30 years, R.D. Graham Electric has been providing quality and expertise for commercial electrical installation, repairs, site lighting, and design-build installation all over North Carolina.Company DescriptionR.D. Graham Electric is committed to hiring, training and equipping the very best employees. Every employee at R.D. Graham Electric is a part of a team, encouraging a positive work environment and making sure we meet our customers’ expectations. We believe in integrity and that “Our Word Matters” For over 30 years, R.D. Graham Electric has been providing quality and expertise for commercial electrical installation, repairs, site lighting, and design-build installation all over North Carolina.

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