Telecommunications Operator

Position Overview

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Telecommunications Operator to our passionate team of environmental professionals.

This position will travel full time throughout Central & Western Michigan.

• Pay: $22-$26/hr based on direct experience PAID WEEKLY
• $175 weekly per diem
• 40-50 hour work week
• Paid travel & lodging

Telecommunication Operator will be responsible for performing skilled equipment tasks in accordance with standard industry practices within the construction, maintenance, and operation of underground and overhead telecommunications. This position will be responsible to use various specialized construction equipment in an outside fast paced work environment.

• Drive and operate a derrick digger truck, coupled with a 30’ pole trailer.
• Maintain clean valid CDL driver’s license.
• Work with maintenance crew or assist as laborer when not operating equipment.
• Train others on proper operation of equipment.
• Operate communications devices in accordance with company policies.
• Operate company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner
• Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment, in accordance with company policies.
• Utilize and become proficient with tasks, tools, test equipment and information that will enhance business results.
• Adhere to industry specific, local, state and federal regulations, as applicable.
• Completes paperwork, time sheets, test results, vehicle inspection, and logs.
• Visually assess digging areas to ensure that areas have been staked/located prior to digging.
• Must always comply with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices according to DRG policy or the customer's special request.
• Report all personal and vehicle accidents/incidents immediately to supervisors, cooperate and assist in the investigations.
• Assists with job site setup and clean‑up as necessary.
• Operates construction equipment safely in a variety of urban and rural areas.
• Performs site restoration work.
• Safely load equipment, secure load, transport and unload construction equipment.

An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty consistently and satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• The ideal candidate would be comfortable traveling from location to location within utility clients service territory.
• Candidates must be comfortable working full time with a minimum of 40 - 45 hours per week.
• Compensation based on experience and travel flexibility.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program:
  Send‑A‑Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.