Drop Bury Technician

Kanaan Communications is currently seeking to fill Drop Bury Technician positions.

All work completed is paid by piece work which depends on what is being installed.

Responsibilities:

Operation of plow equipment and or hand dig to bury new and replacement drops or repair existing drops.

Reconnection of existing underground drops from tap to ground block, NID and/or OFDC

Removal of any old drops on-site when necessary and all restoration to customer satisfaction

Locating private facilities

Document and report on work completed to meet customer specifications

Successful completion of pre-employment background check, motor vehicle check, drug test, and DOT physical exam, resulting in a valid medical card

High School Diploma or GED

Must possess a valid driver’s license for at least 2 years

Preferred:

1-year Telecommunication experience preferred.

General knowledge of but not limited to underground cabling/fiber and easements

Able to read and understand maps and blueprints accurately and efficiently.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Climb into and out of equipment (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.)

Must be able to lift/carry 80 lbs. regularly as needed with or without assistance

The employee will be sitting, bending, using hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as reaching with hands and arms to spaces both high and low, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crawling, crouching, lifting, holding, or stooping while on shift

Ability to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses and hardhat

Remote work may be required – long driving and sitting will be required in these instances

Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include but are not limited to close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus potentially near and/or far as needed

The noise level in the work environment for this position maybe moderate to loud

All work is outdoors so employees in this position are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions which can include but is not limited to extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as rain, snow, sleet, and dust as well as adverse driving conditions including wet roads, icy roads, and fog

What Kanaan offers:

Opportunity to work in a growing company

Competitive Pay and weekly paychecks

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

Life Insurance

Long & Short-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Monthly Stock Investment Plan

Educational Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Cigna Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Insurance Plan

SurgeryPlus service

Teladoc System

Production pay $15/hr guarantee

Who we are:

Kanaan Communications, LLC provides a wide range of services to telecommunications providers including engineering services; outside plant construction (Aerial/Underground); plant maintenance; network upgrades including node splits, fiber & coax splicing, and activation/certification work. Kanaan has a specialized power supply team providing maintenance, capital improvements, and on-demand services. Join the Kanaan Communications Team!

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Companys policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Companys policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.