Aerial Laborer

A successful Aerial Laborer shall assist the assigned crew by furnishing tools, materials, and supplies; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; holding materials or tools for other workers; and performing traffic control duties as directed by the crew leader. At a minimum, the position requires familiarity with hand tools, ladders, and vehicles and the functionality of each.

In order to perform this job, you must demonstrate, either by training or experience:

the ability to work safely, with or without supervision

the ability to work standing, at shoulder height and overhead, for extended periods

the ability to lift and manipulate lasher and other cable placement equipment

excellent manual dexterity

the ability to follow instructions and communicate verbally and in writing

the ability to fully understand and operate equipment, including, an aerial lift device, lasher, and hand tools

Responsibilities:

Completion of low level labor intensive tasks in support of an assigned department/project

Completion of daily production reports to document work performed

Use of hand tools, ladders, and equipment to assist in the completion of an assigned project

Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and work areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations

As required by Illinois regulation, the pay range for this position if performed in Illinois is $16-20 hourly.

Qualifications:

Prior work related experience

Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment (Wrenches, Drills, Ladders, Lanyards, Fork Lifts, Saws, etc.)

Authorized to work in the United States

Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen

Successful completion of pre-employment background and motor vehicle record checks

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform the above for at least 8 hours per day 5 days per week. May be required to work over-time; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or on-call

Duties outlined in this position will require the employee to stand, crouch, sit, bend, use hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as reaching with hands and arms to spaces both high and low. The employee will be standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crawling, crouching, lifting, holding or stooping while on shift.

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

Ability to work in adverse weather conditions which can include but is not limited to: extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as wind, rain, snow, sleet and dust as well as adverse driving conditions including wet roads, icy roads, and fog

Employees in this job classification may be exposed to dust, fumes or other airborne pathogens.

Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 LBS as needed with or without assistance

What you’ll get…

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short and Long Term Disability

Supplemental Life and AD&D

401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Discounts

Legal Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Who we are…

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others’ safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people. We serve the nation from more than 50 field offices and are unparalleled in scope and scale.

Our talented workforce of over 1500 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management. We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

EEO:

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.