HDD Laborer

Job Summary:

As a HDD Laborer with Benton Technical Services, you will play a critical role in the installation and maintenance of fiber optic and legacy communication systems. This position requires physical labor, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities:

Arrive at the job site and set up proper safety signs, cones, and prepare the job site.
Identify utilities in the bore path when marked and identify any possible utilities that are not marked.
Operate various digging equipment, install handholes, flower pots, and other devices.
Digging trenches, pits, and potholing manually or using mechanical equipment.
Assembly of back reaming and pull back equipment.
Splices conduit, install sweeps, pedestals, vaults, and ground rods.
Restoration of disturbed ground throughout a job site.
Tear down and clean up a job site.
Maintain and properly use all associated tooling.
Following instructions for other tasks provided by the site foreman or underground supervisor.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspection of the truck and trailer the crew will be using that day.

Requirements:

High school diploma, GED certificate, or equivalency.
Possesses a valid US driver's license. Class A CDL with clean driving record preferred.
Ability to pass DOT pre-employment screening.
Experience related to traffic control and roadside work zones a plus.
Ability to learn to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks.
Ability to work in an outdoor environment during extreme weather conditions at all times of the year.
Ability to stand, stoop, crouch, kneel, and perform other related physical activities for long periods of time.
Ability to lift and operate necessary materials to include small hand tools, power tools in a safe manner.
Ability to lift and carry between 50 lbs. to 80 lbs. on a regular basis.
Ability to travel and work extended hours; overtime and weekends as needed.
Positive attitude and good work ethic.
Must work well with others and be willing to learn from mentors and others in the shop or field.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to read street signs and simple written material.
Must keep a safe and clean worksite.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Benton Technical Services is an EOE:

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program and are committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, and or sexual orientation/gender identity, age or genetic information.

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