Aerial Laborer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Aerial Laborer to join our team at Kanaan Communications, LLC. As an Aerial Laborer, you will play a critical role in the installation and maintenance of underground telecommunications cabling.

• Assist Aerial Lineman with completing work and perform general labor duties related to telecommunications construction.
• Load, drive, deliver, dig, remove, and place various types, sizes, and weights of construction materials and equipment.
• Hand dig using shovel and mechanical tools.
• Install and maintain underground telecommunications cabling.
• Climb into and out of equipment (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.).
• Operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery.
• Work in congested or remote areas.
• Maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement.
• Perform general construction work under direction of Foreman/Supervisor.
• Flagging, property, or worksite restoration.
• Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures, and policies.

• To be 18 years of age or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company.
• 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.
• A valid standard Driver's License or Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• To be able to pass a DOT physical exam, resulting in a valid medical card.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.
• Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Must be able to perform the above for at least 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. May be required to work over-time; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or on-call.

• Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• 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.

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 reaching 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 hardhat.

Ability to work in adverse weather conditions which can include but are not limited to: 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 lbs regularly and up to 100 LBS as needed with or without assistance.