Fiber Construction General Laborer

General Labor

Champaign, IL

Primary Responsibilities:

• General construction site clean up
• Set up and assist with maintaining machinery with supervision
• Digging and backfilling holes
• Running general errands as needed
• Traffic control
• Maintains equipment by performing or scheduling routine and emergency maintenance
• Willingly and cooperatively responds to outside plant emergency calls as needed
• All other duties as assigned
• BONUS: Experience operating a vacuum excavation system
• Cement work consisting of asphalt repair, jack hammer, tamper and chop saw

Compensation:

• Starting pay is $14.00/hr.
• Employees must obtain their Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within 60 days of hire.
• Employees must obtain their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 90 days of hire.

Experience:

• Knowledge of telecommunication construction and cable installation practices and procedures
• Knowledge with underground cable construction

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must have clean driving record
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• BONUS: valid CDL license
• Experience running low voltage cables through buildings is a plus

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to learn cable splicing techniques and color code
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to read and interpret various formats of English language instructions such as maps, blue prints, diagrams, etc.
• Skill in completing multiple tasks, identifying problems and finding resolutions
• Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to meet deadlines, perform under stress and achieve optimum results
• Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines in accordance with company policy
• Demonstrates dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules.
• Ability to effectively function as a team player and project a positive attitude
• Able and willing to be on call and work extended hours, weekends and holidays
• Able and willing to continue technical skill development by attending training away from home for an extended time frame.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to hear and have visual acuity including close vision
• Ability to lift 70+ lbs
• Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, bend crawl, and move through a job site
• Must be able to be active for 10+ hours a day
• Ability to drive for extended periods of time