Telecommunications Operator

Locations: Grand Rapids, MI, Lansing, MI, Kalamazoo, MI, and statewide Michigan. This is an on-site, full-time position with up to 100% travel throughout Central & Western Michigan.

About the Role

We are looking to add a dynamic Telecommunications Operator to our team of environmental professionals. This role involves performing skilled equipment tasks in the construction, maintenance, and operation of underground and overhead telecommunications in a fast-paced outdoor work environment.

Pay

$22–$26 per hour based on direct experience. Additional compensation includes:

• $175 weekly per diem
• Paid travel and lodging
• 40–50 hour work week with paid overtime
• Paid weekly

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a derrick digger truck with a 30’ pole trailer
• Maintain a clean, valid CDL driver’s license
• Work with maintenance crews or assist as a laborer when not operating equipment
• Train others on proper operation of equipment
• Operate communications devices in accordance with company policies
• Operate company vehicles safely and responsibly
• Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicles and equipment
• Utilize tools, test equipment, and information to enhance business results
• Adhere to industry-specific, local, state, and federal regulations
• Complete paperwork, time sheets, test results, vehicle inspections, and logs
• Visually assess digging areas to ensure proper staking/locating before digging
• Comply with safety standards and procedures per DRG policy or customer requests
• Report all personal and vehicle accidents/incidents immediately and assist in investigations
• Assist with job site setup and clean-up
• Operate construction equipment safely in urban and rural areas
• Perform site restoration work
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload construction equipment

Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job duties consistently and satisfactorily
• Comfortable traveling within utility clients’ service territories
• Willingness to work full-time with a minimum of 40–45 hours per week
• Compensation based on experience and travel flexibility

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Employee-owned company with discounted stock purchase options
• Group health plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees
• Charitable matching gift program