Groundperson - NON-UNION - ULCS

Description

• Reports all injuries no matter how minor to the Foreperson Immediately.
• Installation of telecommunications and power cables.
• Stop work whenever unsafe acts or conditions are present.
• Comply with all safety and health rules.
• Report all incidents and near misses to Foreperson.
• Performs work or operates vehicle/equipment only where training and qualification have been provided.
• Works around hazardous equipment
• Works near energized parts or equipment.
• Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, chain saws and other equipment with proper hearing protection.

Requirements

• Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.
• Previous experience in underground construction is preferred.
• FREQUENT (up to 66 %): standing, walking, manual dexterity, gripping, lifting, carrying.
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): sitting, kneeling, body twisting, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing on/off truck, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., range of motion, depth perception, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Must have transportation to and from the show-up location.
• Demonstrate safe work behavior
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis, and up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to maintain attention during dangerous tasks.
• Must possess strong communication skills both written and spoken.
• RARE (up to 10%): stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing poles, reading, reaching, color vision, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to operate equipment (i.e. duct rodders, tiller, plow, trenching, and boring machines)
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
• Must have the endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard eight- or ten-hour day. Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, etc. Subject to call-out work).
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing, hearing-speech range.
• Works in all temperatures and will be exposed to nature i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects.
• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
• Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Must be able to communicate and handle confrontations professionally.

Benefits

• Employee will be exposed to hot and cold environments, poisonous plants or reptiles, and stinging insects.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance