Laborer Telecom Aerial

Pauley Contruction INC; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laborer for their Telecom Aerial Crew. This role involves assisting in the installation and repair of aerial telecommunications cables, ensuring compliance with customer standards. The position offers a dynamic work environment where you will be involved in hands-on tasks, including vehicle maintenance and traffic management. Join a company committed to safety and excellence, providing essential infrastructure solutions across the region. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) w/ Company Match

Education Reimbursement

Discounts on gym memberships

Legal Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians and ensure daily inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Perform hand digging and direct traffic as needed.

Skills

Unskilled labor experience

Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly

Knowledge of aerial and underground cable installation

Traffic directing/flagging skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mechanical tools

Job description

Discover a more connected Laborer Telecom Aerial career

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference?

Then you may have found your next career move. We're looking for a Laborer to join our Laborer Aerial Crew team and help connect America. As a Aerial Laborer you will perform duties related to install and repair aerial telecommunications cable and ensure scope of work performed is within standards required by customers.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do as a Laborer Telecom Aerial

• You will be the ground hand for technicians, provide parts as needed, move bucket truck as directed by technician.
• You will ensure that door-tagging and resident notification of our construction activities has been completed prior to starting each workday.
• You will ensure daily inspection and maintenance of fleet vehicles and equipment is performed and documented. If appropriately licensed, drive company vehicles as needed to jobsite.
• Perform hand digging using shovels and mechanical tools.
• Direct/flag traffic flow in line with local DOT guidelines.
• Work overtime, travel, and perform on-call/afterhours responsibilities as needed.
• Perform work in all weather conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company.
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience.
• Valid standard Driver's License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience or Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Must be able to pass a background check and company drug screening.
• Must be able to attend and pass all company required training as needed.

Additional qualifications

• 0-1 or more years of unskilled labor experience, in telecommunications is a plus.
• Certified pole climber or be willing to become certified.
• Previous labor experience in telecommunications is a plus.
• You are able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs as needed with or without assistance.
• You may have knowledge of Installation of aerial and underground cables and/or support members in conformance with all applicable codes, regulations, and customer specifications (NEC Electrical Code, System and/or City Specifications).
• May be required to work over-time; after hours; on weekends or be on-call as work is needed to ensure work is completed.
• May include working nights and holidays as needed.
• May be required to travel in state or overnight as necessary to meet business and job requirements.
• Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position.

Physical & Safety Requirements and the Working Environment:

(The physical duties outlined are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to be able to perform the outlined functions)

• 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.
• The noise level in the work environment for this position is moderate.
• Employees performing functions of this position are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions which can include but is not limited to: extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as 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.
• Employees may be exposed to toxic or corrosive chemicals as well as moving machinery parts and pieces.
• Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include but are not limited to: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus potentially near and/or far as needed.

Pauley Construction, LLC; as well as the position of Laborer Telecom Aerial, are safety

Pay Range: The hourly range for the Laborer Telecom Aerial position is $22.00 - $30.00 per hour depending on experience.

Why work with us

Pauley Construction is a regional contractor providing infrastructure solutions for the installation and maintenance of utility systems further offering regional contracting services throughout the West United States, specializing in full turnkey services for the design, installation and maintenance of utility infrastructure. Pauley has a highly skilled, diversified workforce that allows the flexibility to choose the most cost-effective and least disruptive placement methods. Our experienced and knowledgeable employees have helped us become a respected name in the utility construction industry.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Pauley has served its customers located across many of the major Western markets, including Arizona, California, Texas, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Founded in 1991, Pauley is dedicated to meeting and exceeding its customer needs by adopting new technologies and providing superior customer service. From deep-ditch excavation, hand-digs, aerial construction to technical services including fiber and copper splicing, Pauley will get the job done right while guaranteeing on-time delivery.

Building stronger solutions together

Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our culture and success. Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.