Underground Equipment Operator

Ervin Cable Construction, LLC; Utah; On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Underground Equipment Operator to join their team. This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing telecommunications equipment while ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of telecommunications construction and the ability to operate various equipment. This company values safety, teamwork, and ethical standards, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. With a commitment to connecting communities, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the telecommunications sector. Join a workforce dedicated to excellence and innovation!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short and Long Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Discounts

Legal Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work safely and independently.
• 2 years of experience in telecommunications construction required.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment and complete labor-intensive tasks.
• Maintain tools and work areas to comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Telecommunications construction knowledge

Manual dexterity

Problem identification and troubleshooting

Communication skills

Ability to work safely

Education

2 years of related work experience

CDL Class A or Class B

Tools

Digger derrick

Trenching equipment

Hand tools (Wrenches, Drills, Saws)

Telecom construction equipment (Aerial Lifts, Dozers)

Job description

A successful Underground Equipment Operator shall access specific areas to install, maintain, and/or repair a customer's telecommunications equipment. At a minimum, the position requires a good working knowledge of telecommunications construction; familiarity with excavation equipment, utility lines and poles, and the functionality of each; ability to use digger derrick and trenching equipment; ability to identify and troubleshoot problems.

In order to perform this job, you must demonstrate, either by training or experience:

• the ability to work safely, with or without supervision
• the ability to work standing, at shoulder height and overhead, for extended periods
• the ability to work comfortably in cramped and/or enclosed spaces for extended periods
• excellent manual dexterity
• the ability to organize work load to determine priority of duties
• the ability to read system maps and schematics
• the ability to follow instructions and communicate verbally and in writing
• the ability to understand and operate equipment, including, but not limited to a digger derrick, trencher, and hand tools

Responsibilities:

• Completion of low level and high level labor intensive tasks as well as operation of assigned construction equipment
• Completion of daily production reports to document work performed
• Use of hand tools, ladders, and equipment to assist in the completion of an assigned project
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and work areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations

Qualifications:

• 2 years of related work experience
• CDL Class A or Class B is required
• Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment (Wrenches, Drills, Ladders, Lanyards, Fork Lifts, Saws, etc.)
• Proficient in the use of telecom construction equipment (Aerial Lifts, Dozers, Lashers, Meters, Plows, etc.)
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle record check

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 50 field offices and are unparalleled in scope and scale.

Our talented workforce of over 1,500 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!

EEO:

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.