Laborer - Underground Construction - Grand Forks, ND

$2000 bonus! Seasonal, full-time with the potential for year-round employment. Monday - Friday, 40 hrs/week minimum. Overtime higher through peak summer months. Career advancement with pay increases. Annual merit increases. Full benefits including PTO, paid holidays, 401k w/match, medical, dental & vision, paid paternal leave, free cable & internet, and much more!

As a Laborer, you will support and assist underground construction crews with the installation, maintenance, relocation, and repair of underground telecommunications network infrastructure. In this role, you will conduct manual labor activities, handle materials, and ensure job site safety and cleanliness. Responsibilities will vary based on your position level, ranging from basic manual tasks to operating equipment and assisting with jobsite oversight.

Position leveling ranges from Laborer to Laborer III, based on experience and certification.

• 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.
• Installation of utility pedestals, cabinets, and hand holes.
• Material handling includes conduit, fiber/cable pulling and installation.
• Performing site restoration and cleanup activities, including but limited to grade preparation, black dirt, seeding, and concrete restoration.
• Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, and safety barriers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Midco’s safety program by enforcing safety rules and procedures, wearing appropriate safety apparel (e.g.,
  hard hats
  , safety vests
  , OSHA-approved boots
  ), and operating all equipment safely.
• Model Midco’s mission, vision, values, ethos, and Leadership Success Drivers, and inspire others to do the same.
• Ensure customer privacy by adhering to Midco’s privacy guidelines while actively following Midco policies and procedures.
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance as required by the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note:

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign functions and responsibilities to this job description at any time.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) or a minimum of 2 years of equivalent work experience.
• Complete Construction First Time (FTR) certification within 60 days of hire and consistently apply principles in all aspects of work.
• For Laborer I and above:
  Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and meet all applicable Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for the state(s) in which the team member operates. This may include the ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card if required by law or company policy. A DUI conviction within the past 5 years will result in disqualification from employment in these positions.
• Must develop working knowledge of construction, the National Electrical Code, OSHA regulations, state and local regulations and general safety standards.

• Prior experience working on the installation of underground telecommunications or utility infrastructure.

Note:

Team Members will be assigned a level based on the required experience and training. Advancement is sequential and contingent upon successful completion of all requirements at the preceding level, including certifications, demonstrated proficiencies, and time-in-role or equivalent experience where applicable.

• No experience required.

• Operate and drive a company vehicle in compliance with all Midco policies and procedures, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to traffic laws.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure regular maintenance and repairs are conducted as scheduled to uphold a professional image.
• Understand all locate flags / color code, and what they represent.
• Demonstrated ability to work in elements with no issue.
• Operate a skid steer, VAC, small equipment safely and efficiently.
• Possess understanding and familiarity of vac operation and complete related tasks with supervision.