Division 20 Laborer

Job Summary

VCI Construction is seeking an experienced Laborer to join our team and assist in the installation and maintenance of underground telecommunications cabling. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing general labor duties related to telecommunications construction, including loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal, and placement of various construction materials and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of underground construction, including loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal, and placement of construction materials and equipment.
• Hand dig using shovels and mechanical tools.
• Install and maintain underground telecommunications cabling.
• Climb into and out of equipment, such as trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.
• Operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery, including backhoes, jackhammers, jumping jacks, hole hogs, roto hammers, cut-off saws, portable water pumps, saws-alls, pedestals, cables, plastic conduit, shovels, rakes, sledgehammers, pipe wrenches, wire cutters, bolt cutters, cable cutters, drilling shafts, etc.
• Work in congested or remote areas.
• Maintain visual and audible contact with other crew members and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement.
• Perform general construction work under the direction of a foreman/supervisor.
• Flagging, property, or worksite restoration.
• Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures, and policies.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform the above duties for at least 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. May be required to work overtime, after hours, on weekends, for emergencies, or on-call.
• Duties outlined in this position will require the employee to stand, crouch, sit, bend, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, as well as reach with hands and arms to spaces both high and low. The employee will be standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crawling, crouching, lifting, holding, or stooping while on shift.
• Ability to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, and a hard hat.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold temperatures, inclement weather such as wind, rain, snow, sleet, and dust, as well as adverse driving conditions, including wet roads, icy roads, and fog.
• Employees in this job classification may be exposed to dust, fumes, or other airborne pathogens.
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds as needed, with or without assistance.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must have a valid driver's license and transportation.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.
• Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position.
• 6 months of experience in the utility construction industry.
• Ability to read prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Flexible spending account/health savings account.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Supplemental life and AD&D.
• 401(k) retirement savings with 50% company match.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company discounts.
• Legal insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.