Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to observe proper safety precautions; Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public; Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying conditions; Ability to work from construction specifications; Ability to perform as a Department of Labor and Industries competent person on excavation sites. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Pickup truck, utility truck, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone.