Overview and Essential FunctionsWe are currently offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus for all new, full time employees ($500 after 3 months, $500 after 6 months)Overview:Tjader and Highstrom Utility Services, LLC (d/b/a Moll's Utility Services) is looking for reliable, hard-working, driven individuals to work on a great team. We are looking for a mid-step Apprentice to work with our distribution voltage projects located in Wisconsin and Iowa. Our primary customer base is rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities.Responsibilities:
A minimum of 1 year experience with a line crew in the construction and maintenance of electrical lines
Assist in the construction of new overhead and underground services and service upgrades (single-phase; three-phase; double-circuit, energized or de-energized)
Assist in restoring overhead and underground outages
Assist in maintaining existing overhead and underground line
Frame and set poles and anchors; install guy wire, sag and tie-in conductors
Assist with installation of transformers, switches, voltage regulators, oil circuit-reclosures, capacitors, meters, and other electrical apparatus
Trim trees and cut brush on right-of-way for new construction or existing line
Participate in traffic control (flagging)
Lift, push, pull, hoist and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds
Perform other work related activities as requested
Responsible for following all safety policies and procedures
Must be willing to work overtime as needed
QualificationsQualifications:
High-school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must have knowledge of electricity, pole-line materials, the proper and safe use of tools and equipment used in line construction and maintenance, know RUS Construction Specifications, and be familiar with the National Electric Safety Code
Must be proficient in pole-top and bucket rescue procedures
Should possess the ability to climb poles and exercise proper use of hand-tools while working on a pole
Must be CPR and First Aid certified or possess ability to obtain certification within three months of employment
Must have or obtain and maintain a valid Class “A" Driver’s License with an air brake endorsement and meet all D.O.T. requirements
Must be able to pass required D.O.T physical examinations and drug testing
This position may be required to drive company vehicles safely and obey all traffic laws
Must become familiar with all company policies and procedures
Benefits and Company SummaryCompany:Tjader and Highstrom (DBA- Moll’s Utility Services)was founded in 1945 and has evolved into a highly competitive underground utility construction firm with a reputation for doing high quality work in a timely and efficient manner. With our diversified construction crews we have the ability to complete a variety of work including underground utilities, aerial, buried cable, fiber optic, directional boring, and fiber and copper splicer. Based in New Richmond, Wisconsin, Tjader and Highstrom has crews working throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and other neighboring Midwest States.Benefits Include:
Competitive Pay
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
Stock Purchase Plan
Short & Long Term Disability
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Holidays and Vacation (PTO)
EEOApplicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required.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.