Construction Laborer

Primary Responsibilities

The Construction Laborer performs a wide variety of manual duties in support of telecommunications construction. Tasks include maintaining control of OSP/ISP activities, supporting project timelines, conducting inspections, and providing accurate as-builts for projects.

Essential Position Functions

• Able to utilize a variety of hand tools, operate power tools and equipment to perform OSP and ISP utility construction
• Able to dig trenches (by hand or power), clean up rubble and debris, backfill excavations, and/or compact earth to grade specifications, and remove waste materials
• Load and unload materials, machinery, and tools at appropriate locations
• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in road, utility easement, and private property environments to prepare worksite for telecommunications construction activities
• Able to place cabinets, hand holes, and manholes
• Able to place conduits and (push/pull) fiber and coax cables
• Able to operate commercial vehicles and pull a variety of trailers
• Able to recognize underground and aerial utilities and eliminate potential hazards for construction work to be completed
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day to eliminate potential hazards
• Able to safely utilize light/heavy underground excavation equipment, access manholes, hand holes, trenches, and large/small excavations
• Ensure that all work considers the safety of the customer and public and compliance with all governmental orders
• Use of hand tools, ladders, and equipment to assist in the completion of an assigned project
• Daily documentation of work performed, material usage, and other record keeping tasks
• Daily timekeeping required
• Perform work following established and TrueNet mandated Safety and Health guidelines
• Able to solve problems quickly and effectively with little to no supervision

Additional Expectations

• Construction work is project-driven and may vary in availability based on client demand and workload. When role-specific assignments are not available, employees may be required to perform other related duties within the construction or telecommunications field.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 1+ years of telecommunication construction experience is preferred
• Able to use hand and power tools required

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking, standing, sitting within the work area
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical to obtain and maintain a DOT Health Card
• Must be able to lift, up to 100 lbs
• Must be able to pull ropes and work under a lineman safely as a ground-hand
• Must be able to work alone, and with a team
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those of a field environment.
• Must be able to travel up to 50% (most travel is planned)
• Must be able to work in all temperatures, climates, and weather conditions
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, as needed, to meet client needs
• Must be able to operate a commercial vehicle and/or pulling a trailer
• Carry, set-up and extend ladders weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Working on aerial lifts, ladders, at heights up to 40 feet.
• Must be able to work in loud, noise-filled, environment out in the field
• This position requires verbal and face-to-face contact with others daily
• This position requires use of all general office equipment
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