Laborer Telecom Aerial

Prince Telecom; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Laborer for their Aerial Crew in New Braunfels, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for installing and repairing aerial cables, alongside maintaining equipment and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong physical capabilities and a commitment to quality work, contributing to the goal of connecting communities across America.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
• 0-1 years experience in unskilled labor, telecommunications preferred.
• Must perform physical tasks regularly including lifting and digging.

Responsibilities

• Perform aerial construction duties including loading and maintaining equipment.
• Install and maintain telecommunications cabling underground.
• Ensure safety practices while working with heavy machinery.

Skills

Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs

Proficiency as a pole climber

Installation knowledge of aerial and underground cables

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard Driver's License

Class A Commercial Driver's License

Job description

Overview

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 Aerial Crew team and help connect America. As a Laborer, Aerial Crew you will perform duties related to install and and repair aerial telecommunications cable and ensure scope of work performed is within standards required by customers.

What you'll do...

• All phases of aerial construction include but are not limited to: Loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal and placement of various types, sizes and weight of construction materials and equipment
• Hand dig using shovel, mechanical tools
• Install and maintenance of underground telecommunications cabling
• Climb into and out of equipment (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.)
• Operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery
• Working in congested or remote areas
• Maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
• Perform general construction work under direction of Foreman/Supervisor
• Flagging, property, or worksite restoration
• Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures, and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Who we are looking for...

• You are at least 18 years old
• You are authorized to work in the United States for this company
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You have a valid standard Driver's License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience or Class A Commercial Driver's License
• You have 0-1 or more years of unskilled 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 be a certified pole climber or capable of demonstrating proficiency as a pole climber.
• 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• 6 months of experience in the utility construction industry
• Ability to read prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the above for at least 8 hours per day 5 days per week. May be required to work over-time; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or on-call
• 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.
• Ability to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses and hardhat
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions which can include but is not limited to extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as wind, 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.
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 LBS as needed with or without assistance.

What you'll get...

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Discounts
• Legal Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Who we are...

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others, safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

We serve the nation from more than 500 field offices and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 15,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability, and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. ( https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm )

What you'll get...

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Discounts
• Legal Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Who we are...

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others, safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

We serve the nation from more than 500 field offices and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 15,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

Who we are looking for...

• You are at least 18 years old
• You are authorized to work in the United States for this company
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You have a valid standard Driver's License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience or Class A Commercial Driver's License
• You have 0-1 or more years of unskilled 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 be a certified pole climber or capable of demonstrating proficiency as a pole climber.
• 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• 6 months of experience in the utility construction industry
• Ability to read prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the above for at least 8 hours per day 5 days per week. May be required to work over-time; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or on-call
• 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.
• Ability to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses and hardhat
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions which can include but is not limited to extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as wind, 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.
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 LBS as needed with or without assistance.