Laborer Telecom Underground

National Association of Women in Construction; Appomattox (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Laborer in a leading utility construction company. This role offers the chance to work outdoors in all weather conditions while engaging in essential tasks like loading, digging, and installing telecommunications cabling. With a commitment to safety and quality, this company values its employees and offers competitive pay, health benefits, and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Matching

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company Vehicle and Gas Card

Paid Parental Leave

Company Discounts

Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Company Holidays

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Experience in construction and ability to work in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform various tasks in underground construction including loading and digging.
• Install and maintain underground telecommunications cabling.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Ability to Work in Various Weather Conditions

Self-Starter

Teamwork

Heavy Lifting (up to 80lbs)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview and Essential Functions

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Do you enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather? Then you may have found your next career move. We're looking for Laborers to join our team and help connect America.

What you'll do...

• You will work in all phases of underground 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
• You will hand dig using shovel, mechanical tools
• You will install and maintenance underground telecommunications cabling
• You will climb into and out of equipment (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.)
• You will operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery
• You will work in congested or remote areas
• You will direct traffic flow in accordance with local DOT guidelines
• You will perform general construction work under direction of Foreperson or Operator
• You will maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures and policies

Who we are looking for...

• You are at least 18 years old
• You have a valid driver's license with a minimum of 2 years driving experience
• You are authorized to work in the United States for this company
• You have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• You have the willingness to work in a solo and team environment
• You have experience in working through all types of weather, including inclement weather
• You are a self starter
• You have effective communication skills
• You are able to travel and work extended hours; overtime and weekends as needed
• You are able to lift, climb, and carry ladders with weight of up to 80lbs

What you will get

• Competitive Pay
• Weekly Paychecks
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
• Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Discounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays (Includes Thanksgiving and the day after)+Floating Holiday
• Company vehicle and gas card(Based on job function)

Who we are...

Established more than fifty years ago in the town of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Lamberts was perfectly poised to become a leading contributor to the growth of the East Coast. Now, with locations all across America's Atlantic region, we remain one of the top utility contractors keeping the area's communication and utility infrastructure strong.

Our expertise allows us to take on almost any type of installation or maintenance project, from long-distance fiber optics to joint trench construction. We also fulfill facility-based services, performing plant wiring installations for commercial and educational campuses. Whether it's directional boring or pole line placement, there's no utility construction task outside the range of our capabilities.

This proficiency has cultivated our reputation as one of the most prestigious providers of utility construction. Being a contractor in demand among both clients and hopeful employees, we're committed to upholding the highest standards of work quality and safety. Our methods ensure that our workers are both protected and efficient, enabling us to maintain long-standing relationships with staff and customers alike.

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required.

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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)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.