Electrical Crewman

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for company provided vehicle, trailer, tools, equipment and supplies
• Dig trenches or running underground electrical pipe (conduit)
• Load / unload equipment and material
• Pull wire and install electrical services
• Learn how to bend and install conduit
• Clean up at the end of the day
• Set pole and meter bases
• Set and wire in cabinets
• Set concrete foundations for cabinets
• Shoveling and raking dirt and gravel
• Pick up trash on site daily
• Take pictures of final work and provide all turnover documentation
• Must be able to climb roof tops of all types and to perform job duties from high places.
• Must be able to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up roofs and vertical tower repeatedly
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, sit, and climb ladders and communication towers and work in an elevated position
• Frequently required to use hand and power tools
• Must have the ability to climb extended heights upwards of 200 feet
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Work with basic hand tools
• Ability to lift/pull heavy equipment
• Good organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Comfortable working outdoors in the elements while working with a great team
• Ability to climb extended heights upwards of 200 feet is a plus but not required
• Must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check.
• Proven ability to operate excavation equipment is a plus but not a requirement
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe/acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy
• Must be comfortable in a rapidly changing environment and adapts easily to change
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborative in style
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Professionalism and ability to work with other department managers and supervisors
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to interpret reports and metrics
• Ability to use initiative and work efficiently with minimal supervision

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Job Classification:

• Field Operations: Electrical
• Non-Exempt

Work Environment/Hazards:

• Working in outdoor elements such as cold, hot, precipitation and wind
• In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles
• Moderate noise level
• Use of PPE
• Working in elevated places such as towers
• Working around and with electricity

Physical Demands:

• Stationary position for 8-10 hours a day
• Frequently moving, transporting, positioning objects of 50 pounds or more
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

Working Hours/Days:

• Monday through Friday
• Possible weekends
• Flexible schedule
• Overtime as needed

Travel Requirements:

• 50%
• Overnight travel

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace:

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.