Groundman - Telecommunication Division

Rocky Mountain Contractors, Inc.; Black Eagle (MT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan with 6% contribution

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Contractors, Inc. is seeking an entry-level groundwork helper to support crews installing, rearranging, maintaining, operating, removing and inspecting overhead and underground telecommunication lines across Montana.

You will learn heavy equipment operation, site preparation, barricading, and daily safety practices under the Foreman’s supervision. Requirements include a high school diploma, union eligibility with the Montana IBEW Local, and a preference for a CDL with a medical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be Union eligible and join Montana IBEW Local before offer.
• CDL and medical exam card preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment as directed for training and progression.
• Clear, set up, and prepare work sites for aerial crews.
• Practice barricading on highways and rights-of-way with warning signs and flagging.
• Inspect and use tools, report any issues, and assist Foreman as required.
• Follow Foreman directions and company safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all safety regulations (Utility, N.E.S.C., DOT, OSHA).
• Possibly travel throughout Montana and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow directions

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting the Everus 4EVER Strategy. Employees | Value | Execution | Relationships

Job Summary

As directed by the Foreman performs groundwork that is required to support crews involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of outside overhead and underground telecommunication lines.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be Union eligible, must join Montana IBEW Local (under communication contract) prior to job offer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Commercial Driver's License with valid medical exam card is required.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness and ability to obtain.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Works well in a group setting, able to follow directions when given.
• May need to respond under stressful or urgent situations.
• Awareness of all Safety regulations for Line Companies; knowledge of all Utility, N.E.S.C., DOT and OSHA Safety Rules.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Entry level position requires the willingness to learn to operate various types of heavy equipment as requested by the Foreman. Willingness to learn equipment operation as part of job progression.
• Clears, sets up, and prepares work sites for aerial crews as directed by Foreman.
• When directed by Foreman, practices barricading on public highways and public right-of-ways to include the use of warning signs, devices and flagging procedures.
• Maintains and properly uses all tools assigned to him/her to ensure all are in proper working order at all times. May help to perform daily inspections on equipment including proper completion of forms.
• Follows directions from Foreman.
• Ensures company safety policies and procedures are followed. Responsible for knowledge of all safety regulations including all Utility, N.E.S.C, DOT, and OSHA Safety Rules.
• Job may include travel throughout the state of Montana.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Wage is per the Montana Communications contract. IBEW Locals 206, 532, 768 | Pay Rate is $25.76
• Benefits are tied to union membership.
• Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Retirement plan contribution of 6% of earnings. Retirement plan contribution is not a match contribution occurs in the absence of employee contribution to retirement plan.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Background check, MVR and drug screen required.
• All hiring decisions are based on merit. Disabled/Veterans candidates encouraged to apply | EEO/AAP