What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underground Utility Construction Laborer position at Driessen Construction?
Overview
Join our team as an Underground Utility Construction Laborer and be a vital part of maintaining essential telecommunications infrastructure. In this role, you will assist with the installation of fiber optic cables and network infrastructure. Your hands-on work will directly contribute to supporting modern communication networks. This position offers an opportunity to develop technical skills in outdoor construction environments while working alongside experienced professionals committed to safety and excellence.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the installation of fiber optic cable.
- Locate existing facilities.
- Ability to occasionally operate equipment such as a vibratory plow and other construction machinery safely and efficiently to facilitate underground utility work..
- Perform telecommunication outside plant operations, including cable pulling, trenching, back filling, and conduit installation in outdoor environments.
- Utilize hand tools, power tools safely while adhering to safety protocols for outdoor work and telecommunications infrastructure projects.
Qualifications
- Experience in outdoor construction or utility installation projects with a focus on telecommunications or fiber optic networks is preferred but will train the right individual.
- Familiarity with telecommunications systems.
- Ability to operate equipment such as vibratory plows in various weather conditions with outdoor work experience preferred.
- Excellent physical fitness for manual labor tasks involving digging, lifting power tools, and handling heavy equipment.
- Strong safety awareness with a commitment to following safety protocols during all phases of construction activities.
- Reliability, ability to work as a team as well as individually, a good driving record are preferred.
Join us in our quest to provide exceptional service to the telecommunications industry.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22