TRAVELING - Telecom/Underground - Laborer

Quanta Services, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utility construction is hiring a Telecom/Underground Utilities Laborer for a travel position across the Pacific Northwest. This role entails supporting utility projects, handling equipment, and maintaining safety on job sites. Applicants should be ready for physically demanding work in varying weather conditions and locations. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company match

Internal Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years' experience in underground utilities industry is preferred.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and Motor Vehicle Report.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of utility construction including loading, digging, and maintenance.
• Work with various tools, maintain safety practices, and assist crews.

Skills

Basic knowledge of utility trucks and equipment

Ability to communicate effectively

Willingness to work in all weather conditions

Job description

About Us

Founded in 1964, Robinson Brothers Construction is a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), the largest utility contractor in North America. We are a general contractor dialed into the dynamics of installing infrastructure for the communications, renewable energy, natural gas, and electric utility industries. True to our word and proud of our people, we’re committed to providing superior service to our customers throughout the American West.

Between 2006 and 2016, we grew from 14 employees to a team of over 200. We’re licensed, bonded, and insured to operate in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and California. We’re pleased with our growth – but we’re not stopping here.

RBC serves its clients, invests in its employees, and competes for the future – every day.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

About this Role

IMMEDIATE NEED - HIRING NOW

TRAVEL POSITION - Robinson Brothers Construction, LLC is seeking skilled Telecom/Underground Utilities Laborer to join our traveling crew. Our contracts span the Pacific Northwest and the West Coast, encompassing the western states.

We are looking for talented individuals who are enthusiastic and ready to travel to various job sites. As part of your role, travel is expected and required. This is a field position, and you will be responsible for working at various sites as necessary, including locations in multiple states.

What You'll Do

TheConstruction Laborer will support all phases of utility construction for various types of telecom projects. Duties will include but not limited to general labor duties related to telecommunications construction as directed by the Forman or Supervisor.

Services may include placing poles, anchors and guys, aerial strand and cable, direct buried pipe, trenching cable, conventional and directional boring, placing underground conduit systems, performing inside wiring, cabling, and testing and maintenance services.

Daily Responsibilities:

All phases of telecommunication 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.
• 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.
• Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Learn all aspects of crew and assist the operator and foreman as assigned.
• Setup, preparation, and cleanup of construction sites.
• Develop an understanding of buried utilities.
• Lift heavy equipment and supplies
• TRAVEL IS A MUST

What You'll Bring

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and Motor Vehicle Report.
• Possess a valid driver’s license or be eligible and willing to obtain the required license for the position.
• Clean driving record (no more than 2 tickets in the last 5 years)
• Successful completion of Quanta/RBC Safety compliance training and onboarding
• Basic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of utility trucks and equipment in a safe manner.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to hand tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in the underground utilities industry
• Class A CDLis a PLUS (Higher wage scales apply to CDL holders).
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.
• Willing and able to work in all weather conditions.
• TRAVEL IS REQUIRED

Work Environment:

This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least40 hoursper week. This positionoperatesin an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditionsincludingextreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity,high temperatures, and high wind. The outside work environment will vary throughout the day including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings. This position may occasionally be exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels.

Physical Requirements:

The employee will need to have the ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling. The employee will need to be able to regularly lift 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

What You'll Get

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Competitive Pay
• Internal Career Advancement Opportunities

Because we are a Quanta Services Company, this opens us up to an amazing benefits package including travel discounts, car rental, entertainment and tickets, Auto discounts (Ford and Toyota), sports and outdoor, apparel, electronics, phone, tires, per insurance, group auto and home insurance, and so much more!

Compensation Range:

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $18.00/Hr. - USD $26.00/Hr., depending on experience and qualifications.

Pay is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $18.00/Hr. - USD $26.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.