Travel Laborer I

About the role

ADB is a nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, Technology, P&I and Engineering. We are seeking a Laborer to provide entry level outside plant (OSP) installation support on various sized and scope utility construction project sites. This is a great position for anyone looking to get into the utility construction space within the telecommunications industry.

Responsibilities

• Performs general manual strenuous labor in all weather conditions, including hand digging, installing utilities, moving material, inspecting ground conditions, and ensuring traffic control.
• Supports crew with jobsite setup and closeout tasks such as loading and unloading trucks, taking photos, setting up cones and traffic signs, and prepping equipment.
• Operates basic level equipment with constant guidance from an experienced operator, which may include directional drill, mini excavator, hydro truck, etc.
• Meets production expectations set by experienced Laborers, Foremen, and/or members of management.
• Takes initiative and is actively engaged in training alongside experienced Laborers and Operators to learn installations, print reading, and equipment operations.
• Reads prints and construction drawings at a basic level.
• Maintains general understanding and comfortability with safety risks in a safety-sensitive position.
• Ensures company and customer property cleanliness and quality standards are met within expectations set by experienced Laborers, Foremen, and/or members of management.
• Demonstrates complete buy-in and adherence to the safety culture by actively participating in pre-task, good catch, and safety assessment standards.

Success Factors

• Ability to travel nationwide.
• Strong belief in ZERO incidents—being safe 100% of the time.
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values.
• High level of customer centricity.
• Strong work ethic with an ALL-IN attitude.
• Strong attendance record.
• Ability to adapt to diverse team members and perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution-oriented.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, squatting, standing, walking, and climbing.
• May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels while onsite.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; when working onsite, required to wear common protective safety equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and steel-toed boots.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience preferred but willing to train and invest in the right candidate.
• Proven experience working in a manual labor environment in outside weather conditions strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive a company vehicle strongly preferred.
• Class A CDL License strongly preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Pay

The starting pay for this position is $20.00 an hour and may vary based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.