Truck Driver, Lead Laborer
CurrentI am currently a lead laborer at my company, and have been for the past three years. In February 2013 I obtained my Class A commercial driver's license and have been driving/operating "super 10" dump trucks as well as smaller aerial trucks with air brakes. My current responsibilities include- prepping equipment such as backhoes- making sure our trucks are stocked with tools and materials for the task at hand as well as a sufficient amount of PPEs for the crew members- performing pre-trip inspections on vehicles and equipment- dewatering underground structures- operating equipment safely - laying out various power and telecommunication projects with my foreman- spotting operators- properly shoring trenches and holes so we can work safely as a team- installing conduit- installing pull-boxes, manholes, vaults, and above ground structures- confined space work- blowing rope/mule tape- exposing encased conduit- verifying continuity between structures and pole risers- pulling in cable-restoration including concrete and asphalt