Current construction job openings

Truck Driver- Heavy Equipment and Tractor Trailer Truck Driver

SUMMARY:

Leading Central Florida based foundation contractor, mainly in the electrical power market, looking to add to it's remarkable team with experienced Truck Drivers. Hauling Heavy Equipment on Flatbed (Landoll), (Lowboy) Trailer and 53' trailer. This is a traveling job. Must be willing and able to travel and stay overnight. Competitive pay/benefits are offered based on experience and ability (hourly wage starts at $21-22 per hour range with per diem paid at a rate of $261/week) Company pays for Hotel. Health insurance premiums are 100% company paid with vision and dental policies available with employee contributions to premiums on those two elected coverages. Participation starts after 30 days of employment. Company is a “drug free” company. All candidates must agree and submit to alcohol/drug testing and be able to pass (non-drug user). Drug testing is done for all illegal drugs and includes testing for Marijuana, regardless of possession of a “Medical Card” or not. Also, candidates must agree to background checks. Primary search is to include that candidate has had no felonies within last 5 yrs.

ESSENTIAL/ NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ideal Candidate will be reliable, have reliable transpiration.

- CDL A (Required)

- Hauling Heavy Equipment on a Flatbed (Landoll), (Lowboy) and 53' Trailer. 6 months experience.

- Semi-Truck Experience (New trucks just arrived).

- Must be able to bend, lift and stoop without difficulty. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

- Perform daily safety and maintenance check

- Practice workplace safety

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:  $21.00-$22.00 per hour

Substation Testing Technician

SUMMARY:

Growing publicly traded electrical contractor with offices in Leesburg, FL and work in the high voltage utility space (Transmission, Substation and Distribution) is looking for a Substation Testing Technician that has the flexibility to spend large amounts of time in Puerto Rico to assist with System Improvements. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 to 10 years in specialty testing and diagnostic including but not limited to CB trip tests, relay routines, breaker condition tests (gas and oil sampling searching for moisture and SO2 in SF6 gas), transformer testing (oil sampling, oil processing, etc.) The candidate will lead and perform protection and controls testing, operate test equipment, and utilize their experience in the fundamentals of electrical system components and overall structure. The ideal candidate has; solid planning, organizing, time management, communication, and problem-solving skills and completes work with a focus on safety, quality, human performance, and a safe sense of urgency.

Initial focus will be running tests on Puerto Rico based substations. Looking for a self-motivated individual eager to produce productive, efficient, and accurate testing. This position will support the Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL/ NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes
• Experience is desirable in any of the following related areas: substation design (including protection & control engineering); substation construction; substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
• 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
• Test equipment and toll/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above;
• Learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation
• Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures as required
• Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical controls
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
• Ability to read and understand Dissolved Gas Analysis
• Ability to read and understand TTR test results
• Lead medium and high voltage substation protection and control (P&C) system and equipment testing and commissioning projects of varying complexity, both greenfield and brownfield.
• Lead daily pre-job briefs, perform job hazard analyses, promote safety and Human Performance Improvement (HPI) awareness;
• Develop detailed, and often complex, testing and commissioning plans, including, but not limited to, identification of required testing, circuit isolation and restoration, project sequencing, construction coordination, scheduling, outage and energization planning, in-service checks, and associated roles and responsibilities.
• Oversee, coordinate, direct and assist other testing and commissioning personnel or electrical contractors.
• Perform hands-on testing and commissioning of medium and high voltage P&C systems and schemes
• Read, interpret, troubleshoot, and effectively utilize electrical drawings and schematics during the testing and commissioning process to meet the design intent
• Review, interpret and troubleshoot equipment test results.
• Perform energization and in-service checks to validate electrical quantities.
• Maintain and control an accurate set of project testing documentation.
• Interface with company Department Managers, Area Leads and Project Managers for active project support, proposals, budgets, estimating, scheduling, change orders, request for information, discrepancy logs, etc.
• Interface with Client or Owner's Engineer field and engineering personnel.
• Provide excellent customer service by developing and maintaining professional and respectful client relationship.
• Mentor less experienced department personnel on all the above.
• Testing and commissioning of electrical transmission and distribution, substation projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, Three-phase power system
• Testing of microprocessor protective relays and schemes associated with, but not limited to, transmission lines, busses, power transformers, capacitor banks, feeders, breakers, etc.;
• Testing medium and high voltage substation apparatus including, but not limited to, instrument transformers, circuit breakers, transformers, and capacitor banks;
• Testing of AC and DC station service systems including, but not limited to, transfer switches, panelboards, battery systems and battery chargers
• Substation apparatus test equipment including, but not limited to, Omicron, Doble, Alber, Megger, AEMC, Fluke, HV, DILO, Biddle, Vanguard, etc.
• Proven experience with Electrical Field-Testing standards, practices, and procedures such as NETA, IEEE, NFPA applicable standards
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Electrical Safety Training (OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, etc.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or Trade School Graduate in Electric Utility Substation & Relay Technology
• or related field with strong “on-the-job-training” (OJT) experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience High, Medium, and Low voltage testing of electrical power equipment
• Knowledge, hands-on experience, and a basic understanding of the operations of power transformer oil processing equipment including the performance of vacuum, oil filing, circulating, and draining
• Prefer NETA Certification (II or III) or equivalent skills
• Knowledge of ANSI/IEEE/IEC standards as they relate to transformer testing
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical controls
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Test mobile and power transformer based on engineering documents, customer specifications and IEEE standards
• Cable testing - Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hipot
• Transformer Testing- TTR, Winding Resistance, Insulation Resistance, etc.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems
• Recognize opportunities for improvement and take action
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve problems
• Perform installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of protective relaying equipment
• Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformers & circuit breakers
• Prepare and maintain reports detailing all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed
• Testing, including (without limitation): reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
• Performing routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment. Commission new substations, power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer, transfer trip, fiber optic, CVT’s, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment
• Planning, scheduling, and completing test activities efficiently, on time, without service interruptions

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travels: Based in Puerto Rico

Percent of time: up to 100% of time

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travels: Based in Puerto Rico

Percent of time: up to 100% of time

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors

• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record

COMPETENCIES

• A driven and self-motivated professional;
• Skilled in managing processes and projects;
• Ability to be flexible in a dynamic, changing environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills

Benefits/Compensation:

· Company provided vehicle with fuel card and P-card (and/or Per Diem) for company related/living expenses.

· Laptop, wireless MiFi, smart phone, etc.

· Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.

· 401k with company match.

· Starting Salary negotiable based on experience

· Bonus Eligible

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Job description

Leading central Florida, high voltage electrical contractor looking for up to 10 laborers to learn the work and grow.  Must be willing to travel and stay overnight, be dependable, drug free (pre-employment drug screenings and random drug tests are administered), able to pass a background check (no felonies within the last 5 years), authorized to work in the U.S., have a valid driver's license, reliable  transportation, a willingness to learn.  Benefits include very competitive hourly pay, per diem when staying away from home, overnight, over 50 miles away from home, insurance plan (health, dental, vision), 401k retirement package with company match.  

This is ideal position for an individual looking to start in the construction field with a remarkable company.

MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) - FLAGGING

Growing company, looking for dependable employee who is wanting a company home that allows for growth and security.

Work includes flagging traffic.

PAY:

Starting Hourly rate:

$16.00/hr (Straight Time - first 40 hrs/week) & $24.00/hr (Overtime - any hours over 40 hrs/week) - Typically work 5 ten hour days plus applicable drive time (any driving to/from the work location over 1hr each way).

Perdiem paid at $25/night (for overnight stays only - if needed. - Company pays hotels directly . Try to keep staff in decent hotels (Hampton Inn/Residence in Type).

BENEFITS:

• Take-home, company provided pick-up trucks for employees who have attained the role of Foreman or above.
• Typical promotion from Flagger to Foreman within 3 to 6 months.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have valid Florida driver's license.
• Must have reliable mode of transportation (typically, our employees meet up either at the job site or catch a ride with a foreman driving a company truck).
• Must be willing and able to stand outside for long periods of time.
• Must be able to pick up close to 50 pounds safely.
• If interested, employees may be asked to travel for overnight stays within the State of Florida.
• Work to keep and maintain a good attitude of learning the work and supporting the team.
• PRIME Traffic Control is a drug free work place. Must be willing to submit and pass drug/alcohol testing/screenings.
• Must not have any felony convictions in the last 5 years.
• Must be willing and able to absorb and understand safety training and subsequent standards and follow them - keeping you, your team and the general public SAFE.

PREFERENCES:

• FDOT Certified Flagging Certification a plus.
• If no certification, employee would be expected to complete a 4 hour training course prior to starting work.

MORE ABOUT THE COMPANY:

PRIME Traffic Control was established in Winter Garden, FL with the original purpose of supporting the Electrical Power Industry.

Our work includes setting up safe work zones to control vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

• Support Advanced MOT Foreman setting up signage, cones, barrels, arrow boards, message boards, etc.
• Drive company truck to support Advanced MOT Foreman setting up signage, cones, barrels, arrow boards, message boards, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Growing company, looking for dependable employee who is wanting a company home that allows for growth and security. Work includes leading a team for Flagging Traffic

PAY:

Starting Hourly rate:  $17.00/hr (Straight Time - first 40 hrs/week) & $25.50/hr (Overtime - any hours over 40 hrs/week) - Typically work 5 ten hour days plus applicable drive time (any driving to/from the work location over 1hr each way).  Pay raise reviews are given every 6 months pending performance.  Pay range for this position currently tops out at $24/Straight Time Hour.

Per diem paid at $25/night (for overnight stays only - if needed. - Company pays hotels directly . Try to keep staff in decent hotels (Hampton Inn/Residence in Type).

BENEFITS:

Take-home, company provided pick-up trucks for employees who have attained the role of Foreman or above.

Typical promotion from Foreman to General Foreman within 6 months to 1 year.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have valid Florida driver's license & clean driving record.

Must have Advanced MOT Certificate and at least 1 year related experience performing this work.

Must show servant leadership and lead by example. 

Must be willing and able to stand outside for long periods of time.

Must be able to pick up close to 50 pounds safely.

If interested, employees may be asked to travel for overnight stays within the State of Florida.

Work to keep and maintain a good attitude of learning the work and supporting the team.

PRIME Traffic Control is a drug free work place. Must be willing to submit and pass drug/alcohol testing/screenings.

Must not have any felony convictions in the last 5 years.

Must be willing and able to absorb and understand safety training and subsequent standards and follow them - keeping you, your team and the general public SAFE.

PREFERENCES:

FDOT Certified Flagging Certification a plus.

If no certification, employee would be expected to complete a 4 hour training course prior to starting work.

MORE ABOUT THE COMPANY:

PRIME Traffic Control was established in Winter Garden, FL with the original purpose of supporting the Electrical Power Industry.

Work includes setting up safe work zones to control vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Lead MOT Crew in setting up signage, cones, barrels, arrow boards, message boards, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Hourly: From $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

10 hour shift

Overtime

Application Question(s):

Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?

Will you submit to and can you pass a background check for felonies within the last 5 years?

Will you submit to and can you pass drug screening including marijuana?

Can you accommodate travel?

License/Certification:

Driver's License & Good Driving Record (Required)

Work Location: On the road

As a journeyman lineman you will install, maintain and repair all overhead transmission and distribution electrical systems and associated equipment, while utilizing line trucks, aerial booms, ladders, lifts and wire pulling equipment. Maintenance of lines and services will require pole climbing, hot sticking, and working out of truck mounted buckets and lifts to construct, repair or maintain line equipment or string, splice and sag wire on live or dead circuits. Operate switches, cutouts and use grounding devices to work on de-energized lines and equipment. You may train and direct the work of a trainee in the trade. (Must be willing to stay and work in Miami-Dade for 10-on / 4-off hitch.) 

Job type: Full-time with OT

Salary Range: $45 - $50/hr (OT – standard hourly rate x 1.5)

Per Diem: $175.00 per workday

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum of five (5) years or more of verifiable work experience as a journeyman lineman with transmission lines (distribution lines a plus)

Experience in bucket crew working with high voltage energized electrical lines

Commercial Driver's License, Class A or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment

Climbing skills

Completion of accredited apprenticeship program or comparable experience

Able to work in direct sunlight, inclement weather or at night

Physically able to perform all assigned tasks (see Responsibilities and Physical Demands)

Must pass background check; MVR driver background check; pre-employment and random drug screening

Responsibilities:

Construction/maintenance of transmission/distribution facilities in cost effective manner

Perform detailed inspections on transmission lines up to 230kV / distribution lines up to 46kV

Make needed repairs whenever possible to ensure a safe and reliable system

Ensure facilities remain reliable and efficient

Assist in emergency repair and power restoration after outages

Respond reliably and timely to calls during regular work hours and off regular work hours

Respond to after-hours work needs and assist with emergency repair of the transmission and/or distribution electric system

Account for all construction materials (issues, returns, salvage, etc.) properly

Perform duties safely and in accordance with company and OSHA accident prevention rules

Comply with applicable codes and standards

Maintain effective working relationships with employees/customers at all levels

Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts

Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner

Physical Demands:

This position requires typical physical demands found in the construction industry, which includes but is not limited to:

Heavy lifting working on ladders, vehicle/equipment operation, electrical hand tool operation, digging, outside and inside work

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally

Climb in/out of a bucket truck

Squeeze tools to 80 pounds of force

Climb poles; drive large vehicles and heavy equipment

Work from the basket of a bucket truck while wearing PPE

Work at night and for extended hours

Work Environment:

Mostly outside in inclement weather (extreme heat, thunderstorms, and occasional cool temperatures).

Special Requirements:

Considered essential during emergency and storm situations and must be able to work 16 hours/day for extended periods of time with travel away from home.

Must be available to serve on-call and are subject to having to work outside of their assigned shift/schedule to meet operational needs.

Job type: Full-time with OT

Salary Range: $45 - $50/hr (OT – standard hourly rate x 1.5)

Per Diem: $175.00 per workday

Other Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, LTD/STD, Life

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift

12 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

On call

Overtime

Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

Do you have reliable transportation?

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and agree to submit to random drug tests (this includes marijuana).

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background search (no felonies within last 10 years)

Are you able to accommodate frequent travel within Florida?

Do you have a minimum of 5 years or more of experience working with transmission lines up to 230kV?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License and Motor Vehicle Record in good standing (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Excellent opportunity with a drilling contractor to start or advance a career in construction. Looking for Construction Laborers with Class A CDL to join foundation crews. Must have experience in running variety of heavy equipment and assist on the ground when necessary. Willing and able to travel and stay overnight. Competitive pay based on experience and ability. Great per diem and benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operates various equipment for general site preparation, landscaping, and related assignments.

Transport materials, supplies, heavy equipment from site to site (within and outside of Florida).

Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.

Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools while distributing them to the appropriate locations.

In this safety-sensitive position, you will be required to work on various construction sites performing basic tasks.

Load and unload construction materials

Perform construction site setup and cleanup

Complete all job-related duties as instructed by supervisor.

Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Requirements:

Active Class A CDL (for both manual and automatic transmissions)

Some construction or outdoor manual labor experience

Valid Driver’s License and clean Motor Vehicle Record required

Willing to travel in and outside of Florida

Ability to perform physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks including frequent bending, kneeling and lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Comfortable working outdoors in a high-stress environment with extreme weather fluctuations

Able to work in confined and cluttered spaces

Capable of climbing and keeping balance on uneven areas.

Salary: $21-$23/hr (OT - standard hourly rate x 1.5)

Per diem: $150/day

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00 - $23.01 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Trucking home time:

Home weekly

Application Question(s):

Do you have reliable transportation?

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and agree to submit to random drug tests (this includes marijuana).

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background search (no felonies within last 10 years)

Are you able to accommodate frequent travel within and outside of Florida?

Do you have an active Class A CDL to operate both manual and automatic transmissions?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License and clean Motor Vehicle Record (Required)

Work Location: On the road