Company Overview
Founded in 1984, W.A. Petrakis Contracting, LLC. is a trusted contractor serving the greater Pittsburgh area. We specialize in sewer, water, and gas utility services along with landscape, pipe bursting, hydro-vac, directional drilling, and paving. Our company is built on the values of hard work, respect, and honesty, with a strong commitment to employee safety. Please note that W.A. Petrakis is a drug free workplace.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking CDL Dump Truck Driver/Laborer to join our organization. The CDL Dump Truck Driver/Laborer will primarily be responsible for assisting the crew with the installation natural gas mains and services as a subcontractor to the local gas utility by driving Dump Truck to and from job sites as well as helping the crew with manual labor.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the crew to safely and efficiently install gas mains and service pipelines.
- Operate manual-transmission triaxle and tandem dump trucks to transport materials and equipment.
- Basic labor tasks like shoveling, digging, sweeping, & trenching.
- Operate loaders and other machinery to load/unload materials.
- Perform HDPE pipe fusion and utility locating.
- Identify and support installation of existing utilities and "shoot moles" for service lines.
- Conduct minor vehicle maintenance (oil, fuel, coolant checks; light repairs, mud flaps, lights).
Qualifications:
- Valid Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean DMV and DOT record
- Basic mechanical aptitude for routine truck maintenance.
- Ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
- General heavy equipment operating knowledge and experience.
- Experience in construction field
**W.A. Petrakis is a drug free workplace, employees must pass pre-employment drug screening.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Ford City, PA 16226 (Required)
Work Location: In person
