Groundman - Telecommunication Division

Rocky Mountain Contractors; Black Eagle (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan

Union benefits

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Contractors in Montana seeks an entry-level workforce member to support crews installing and maintaining telecommunication lines. You will learn to operate heavy equipment as directed by the Foreman and help prepare sites for aerial crews.

You will follow safety rules, travel across Montana as needed, and assist with barricading and flagging where required, while advancing with on-the-job training and career progression within the union shop.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Entry level position requires willingness to learn to operate various types of heavy equipment as requested by the Foreman.
• Clears, sets up, and prepares work sites for aerial crews as directed by Foreman.
• When directed by Foreman, barricades on public highways and public right-of-ways including warning signs, devices and flagging procedures.
• Maintains and uses all tools assigned, perform daily inspections on equipment.
• Follows directions from Foreman.
• Ensures company safety policies and procedures are followed; 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.

Skills

Team player

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Stamina/physical fitness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

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