Aerial Laborer

2 months ago


Benicia, California, United States Kanaan Communications, LLC Full time
About the Role

CableCom is seeking a skilled Aerial Laborer to join our team at Kanaan Communications, LLC. As an Aerial Laborer, you will play a crucial role in the installation and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist Aerial Lineman with completing work and perform general labor duties related to telecommunications construction.
  • Groundhand for Aerial Lineman, provide parts as needed, move bucket truck as directed by Lineman.
  • Ensure that door-tagging and resident notification of our construction activities has been completed prior to starting each workday.
  • Participate in all phases of underground construction, including loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal, and placement of various types, sizes, and weight of construction materials and equipment.
  • Hand dig using shovel, mechanical tools, and install and maintain underground telecommunications cabling.
  • Climb into and out of equipment (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.) and operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery.
  • Work in congested or remote areas and 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 and participate in flagging, property, or worksite restoration.
  • Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures, and policies.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Possess a valid standard Driver's License or Class A Commercial Driver's License.
  • Ability 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 overtime, after hours, on weekends, for emergencies, or on-call.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.
Physical Abilities & Exposures

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 a hard hat.

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.