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Underground Utilities Laborer $20 - $26 / hour (D.O.E) Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Do you enjoy working independently and outdoors? If so, it may be time to start a new career with VCI Construction ! We are looking for an experienced Laborer to join our team and help connect America. The Laborer will complete general labor duties related to telecommunications construction as directed by the foreman/supervisor. Duties may include all phases of underground construction including but are not limited to: loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal and placement of various types, sizes and weight of construction materials and equipment.
VCI is now hiring immediately!
100% paid training.
Company phone, equipment.
Company vehicle and fuel card if required.
Advanced opportunities and career growth.
Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
What you’ll do at VCI Construction (essential functions)
All phases of underground construction include but are not limited to: Loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal and placement of various types, sizes and weight of construction materials and equipment.
Hand dig using shovel, mechanical tools.
Install and maintenance of underground telecommunications cabling.
Climb into and out of equipment (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.)
Operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery: Backhoe, Jackhammer, Jumping Jack, Hole Hog, Roto Hammer, Cut-Off Saw, Portable Water Pump, Saws-All, pedestals, cables, plastic conduit, shovel, rake, sledgehammer, pipe wrench, wire cutters, bolt cutters, cable cutters, drilling shafts, etc.
Working 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.
Who VCI Construction is looking for… (required skills for success)
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.
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 is 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.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Must have a valid driver's license and transportation.
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.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.
Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position.
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.
Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, DOT Physical, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required. Upon employment, will be subject to random drug testing in compliance with federal, state and company guidelines.
What VCI Construction offers you… (company benefits)
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Supplemental Life and AD&D
401(k) Retirement Savings w/ 50% Company Match
Stock Purchase Plan
Company Discounts
Legal Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays
VCI Construction is
Our team combines decades of experience and continuous learning to achieve the best-in-class execution of telecom and utility construction. The team at VCI Construction, maintains the highest standards of quality, safety, and knowledgeability, continually building upon our skills to expertly deliver the comprehensive services our customers and industry partners require
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 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!
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.