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We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team as an entry-level laborer. This position offers the opportunity for growth and advancement within our company, with potential career paths leading to roles as a fiber splicer, lineman, or crew supervisor. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, adaptable to various tasks, and committed to excellence in their work. We will reach out to any qualified applicants when we have openings in your area!

Career Advancement: This entry-level position offers a pathway for career growth within our organization. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to advance into specialized roles such as:

Fiber Splicer: Responsible for splicing and terminating fiber optic cables to ensure reliable telecommunications infrastructure.

Lineman: Skilled in the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground power lines and telecommunications cables.

Crew Supervisor: Leads and coordinates teams and ensuring completion of telecommunication projects.

In order to perform this job, you must demonstrate, either by training or experience:

• ability to work safely, with or without supervision

• ability to work standing, at shoulder height and overhead, for extended periods

• ability to lift and manipulate various telecommunication construction equipment/tools

• excellent manual dexterity

• ability to follow instructions and communicate verbally and in writing

• ability to organize materials and equipment for easy access and distribution

• ability to fully understand and operate equipment, including, but not limited to pallet jacks, hand trucks, forklifts, digger derrick, trencher, and hand tools

• ability to work comfortably in cramped and/or enclosed spaces for extended periods

Responsibilities:

• Completion of high level tasks in support of an assigned department/project

• Completion of low level labor intensive tasks in support of an assigned department/project

• Completion of daily production reports to document work performed

• Read, interpret, and input data in support of an assigned department/project

Qualifications :

• Prior work related experience

• Proficient in the use of office hardware and software (PCs, Tablets, Printers, Copiers, Microsoft, Google, etc.)

• Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment (Wrenches, Drills, Ladders, Lanyards, Fork Lifts, Saws, etc.)

• Authorized to work in the United States

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle record check

What you'll get…

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no additional cost

• Medical Plans

• Including:

• Telehealth

• Surgery Plus

• Mental Health Care

• Prescription Plans

• PPO and HD options

• Dental and Vision Plans

• Flexible Spending Accounts and self-contributed HAS

• Education/Tuition Reimbursement

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Provided Life Insurance and AD&D

• 401k Retirement Savings w/ Company Match

• Stock Purchase Plan

• Company Discounts

• Legal Insurance

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Paid Family Leave

• Company vehicle and gas card ( Depending on job function)

Who we are…

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others' safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

We serve the nation in 46 states and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 2,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

EEO:

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. ( https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm )

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.