Laborer - Underground Construction - Fargo, ND

No experience necessary! Paid, on the job training!! Monday - Friday. 40 hrs / week minimum.  OT higher through peak summer months. This is a full time, benefited position.  Support and assist underground construction crews with the installation, maintenance, relocation, and repair of underground fiber.  Free cable & internet!  

JOB PURPOSE:

Supports and assists underground construction crews with the installation, maintenance, relocation, and repair of underground telecommunications network infrastructure.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct manual labor activities including but not limited to, digging trenches/holes with shovel, exposing existing underground utilities, greasing equipment, maintaining a clean and safe work zone.
• Responsible for the installation of utility pedestals, cabinets, and hand holes.
• Responsible for material handling to include conduit, fiber/cable pulling and installation.
• Responsible for performing site restoration and cleanup activities, including but limited to grade preparation, black dirt, seeding, and concrete restoration.
• Responsible for operation of light duty equipment to include skid steer, hydro-vacuum, jackhammer, concrete saw, power tamper.
• Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Responsible for setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, and safety barriers.
• Possess knowledge of company safety program, practice and enforce safety rules and procedures to ensure the safety of our employees and our communities. Wear safety apparel which includes but is not limited to hard hats, safety vests, and OSHA approved boots.
• Operate and drive a Company vehicle in accordance with company’s “Use of Vehicle for Company Business” policy.
• Follow and serve as a role model in displaying company’s Core Values and Leadership Success Drivers.
• Adhere to company privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by your position.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Function as an effective team member while supporting the efforts and strategies, initiatives, and projects of other departments.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of company.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility, and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Possess an enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented approach towards work and all work projects.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that builds positive relationships with the client, team members, and leadership.
• Actively follow company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in the installation of telecommunications infrastructure preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction, the National Electrical Code, OSHA regulations, state and local regulations and general safety standards.

Position leveling will be assigned congruent to experience and training.

Laborer Career Progression

Job Level

Position Requirements

Laborer

No experience necessary 

 

Laborer I

Must have a driver's license including MVR clearance and hold DOT Medical Card.

Understand all locate flags / color code, and what they represent.

Demonstrated ability to work in elements with no issue. 

Gain working knowledge of Midco Construction FTR policy.

Operate a skid steer, VAC, small equipment safely and efficiently.

Possess understanding and familiarity of vac operation and complete related tasks with supervision.

    

Laborer II

Laborer I requirements met

Nine months of work experience and knowledge of underground utility construction is required.

Be able to complete a VAC job without Foreman assistance.

Be able to fully restore a jobsite to Midco standards.

Possess knowledge to successfully operate the VAC independently in accordance to all safety practices and procedures.

Laborer III

Laborer II requirements met

Eighteen months of work experience and knowledge of underground utility construction is required.

Possess knowledge of  equipment operations, mini excavator, drill, locator.

Show leadership and understand jobsite operations (how/ why we are drilling where we are)

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is occ