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Laborer II  

Position Laborer  
Category Telecom  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Location Spokane  
Req Number TEL-22-00053  
About the Organization Headquartered in Meridian, Idaho we are in the heart of Idaho's Treasure Valley, an area consistently ranked among the nation's Top 10 best places to Live, Work and Play. We boast locations throughout the Pacific Northwest which offers unrivaled outdoor activities, exceptional Northwest cuisine, and an abundance of urban entertainment and culture.

We offer the opportunity to work in an extraordinary area for a growing company that offers competitive wages, a generous benefits package, career growth opportunities and awesome coworkers. With access to added growth opportunities available at our sister companies located in Massachusetts, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, and Texas.

Apply today for your opportunity to energize your career by joining an industry leader with deep, long-standing relationships with the major electric utilities and telecom providers in the Pacific Northwest and the unique ability to offer our customers a full suite of aerial telecom, underground telecom, overhead electric, underground electric, joint utility trenching, and directional drilling services  
Description

GENERAL PURPOSE:
These crews are responsible for going into residential and commercial areas working on underground utilities and working with their crew to complete tasks for the day. This position will assist in the installation of fiber optic cable for various telecommunication projects. This is an ideal position for someone looking to start their career in the utility construction industry.

 
Position Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Assist crew leader in construction/ reconstruction and maintenance work
  • Provides basic level laborer functions including hand digging with a shovel, setting up traffic control, learning equipment operations, placing fiber, loading materials, etc. on various safety sensitive utility construction sites
  • Assist equipment operators, swamping, hand digging, locating underground obstructions
  • Supports the setup and shut down of utility construction projects including traffic control in various conditions including highways, side streets, parking lots, downtown locations, etc.
  • Work with specialized equipment including jackhammers, rotary drills, power actuated fasteners and other necessary tools
  • Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
  • Work safely around backhoes, excavators, trenchers and dump truck
  • Loads and unloads materials and equipment in from vehicles at construction yards and jobsites
  • Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
  • Complete duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE:

  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
  • Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift
  • Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping and kneeling
  • Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
  • Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
  • Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
  • English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports
  • Willingness and ability to learn additional skills

EDUCATION:

  • High school diploma or equivalent desired
  • 1+ year of experience doing manual physical laborer in an outdoor setting required
  • Experience working with underground utilities desired
  • Valid State Class A CDL REQUIRED
  • Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus

ADDITONAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Idaho Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
  • Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
 
Open Date 8/19/2022  
Close Date  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
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