Telecom Groundman -Virginia​/Maryland

• Pay or shift range: $17 USD to $24 USD
• Travel Required :
  Yes

Job Title:

Telecommunication Groundman

Department:

Telecommunication

Reports To:

Telecommunication Foreman

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $17.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Location:

Virgina & Maryland, Travel Required

The Communication Groundman position is your first step to a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of our nation's Power Grid.

A groundman's responsible for performing support tasks for fiber cable construction or repair.

• Secure the safety of yourself and others
• Assistfellow line-workers in meeting project goals
• Join storm restoration efforts in times of need
• Operate vehicles and equipment
• Continuingtraining to improve technical and leadership skills

• Work safely while performing new fiber cable construction or maintenance work
• Inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order
• Perform rigorous physical labor
• Receive and follow directions
• Will work outside,frequentlyin inclement weather
• Does all other related work to complete the job

• The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by ateam-memberto perform the essential functions of their job in powerline construction.
• While performing the responsibilities of this job,team-membersrequire talking or listening. The jobfrequentlyrequires the team-member to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The team-memberfrequentlyrequires performing rigorous physical labor; sit; climbdifferent typesof structures (wood, steel); balances; and stoop, kneels, crouches or crawls.
  
  Team membersfrequentlylift or move uptoor in-excess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperceptionand ability to adjust focus.

While performing the responsibilities of this job,team-membersmayfrequentlyexperience fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanicalpartsand vibration.

Team members are occasionally exposed to a variety ofextreme conditions atconstructionsites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. We perform powerline construction work outside, and it subjects us to diverse weather conditions.

• Team-Oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Customer Service Focused
• Ethical and Honest
• Dutifully follow established Safety Rules and Company Policy

• Able to read/write and communicate effectively.
• Able to travel long distances at short notice.
• Able to work for extended periods in multiple locations, when required.
• Able to lift anexcess of50 lbs.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.

• Commercial Driver's License

• Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, company-paid holidays, a 401(k) plan, andnumerousvoluntary benefits.

This is a safety sensitive position, and all applicable policies including drug testing and background checks will apply.

River City Construction is an equal opportunity employer and complies withall federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department at  or email Hu

River City Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) toall employees and applicants for employment.

This means without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, River Citycomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities. *

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Yes . Travel throughout Maryland and Virginia, Travel during storms and outages.

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