Utilities Groundperson - Laborer

The Utilities Groundperson/Laborer will perform a variety of tasks in the traffic signal construction field. Ideal candidates will exhibit good working habits, show initiative, and possess the desire and willingness to be trained.

Traffic Control Devices (TCD) is actively hiring dedicated employees who are hard-working and seeking a career opportunities.

Since 1978, TCD provides training and advancement opportunities with a reputation of quality in a stable transportation industry by performing electrical contracting throughout the country. If you would like to be considered for any of our current openings, please apply today.

Job Type: Full-Time , Non-Exempt

Pay:Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance
• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Operate hand and power tools of all types.
• Follow construction plans and instructions from supervisors.
• Load and unload construction equipment
• Dig trenches, backfill holes, or compact earth to prepare for construction.
• Set up traffic control devices such as cones, signs, and barricades.
• Help to maintain a clean and safe job site.
• Perform other related and non-related duties as assigned.
• Assist in on-site work duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to learn how to accurately read plans and specifications.
• Comfortable working outside in various climates.

Education & Experience

• Prior experience in the underground utilities/construction field preferred.
• Experience operating essential construction equipment and tools preferred

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License required.

Travel:

• Travel required from time to time to perform work through the Region

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): climbing poles
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): stooping, squatting, body-twisting, manual dexterity, climbing on/off a truck, gripping, reading.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): standing, walking, sense of touch, speaking clearly, seeing distant, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.

About Us:

We promote within! We will provide you with the training you need to complete the basic functions of your job and help you complete the certifications needed to get you qualified and put you in the best position to achieve your career goals with our company

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.