Utility Construction Assistant

What You Will Do

• Familiar with and understand the use of underground utility construction tools; use of jackhammers/chipping guns, compactors, shovels, and other hand tools
• If qualified, drive to and from job sites throughout the area, as well as perform general construction labor at the job site
• Travel required throughout the New England region with the Underground Crew, learning on the job
• Conscientious regarding the safety of him/herself at times, as well as the safety of every other crew member or individual on the job site
• Able to make independent judgments and perform repetitive tasks
• Regular contact with co-workers and customers; work as part of a team environment
• Other duties as assigned

  What You Will Need

  • Active Class A CDL desired but not required
  • Hydraulics IC/2B Hoisting license a plus
  • Over 21 years of age and possess, and continue to possess, a valid driver's license and pass random driver's license screenings
  • Due to the nature of the job, travel is a requirement; hotels are paid for, and employees will be supplied with a per diem
  • Overtime is available every week
  • Previous underground utility or communications construction experience is a plus
  • Show up for work daily and on time, and ability to follow directions
  • Handle the physical demands of construction duties
  • Able to make independent judgments and perform repetitive tasks
  • Regular contact with co-workers and customers
  • Within 90 days of start date, take and pass OSHA-10 Certification; company-supplied training
  • Must be able to take and pass, and continue to pass, a DOT Physical
  • Knowledge of materials handling equipment and procedures
  • Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
  • Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the trade
  • Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance
  • Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance, including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels
  • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures

  Work Environment

  • Repeated and frequent ability to lift, from floor to above head 40 lbs continuously
  • Sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach and utilize both hands and feet in an aerial and underground capacity
  • Environmental Conditions exposure is heat, cold, dust, wet, vibration and very loud noise
  • Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions