LABORER DIRECTIONAL DRILL BORE (CLASS A CDL PREFERRED) - DALLAS/FT WORTH, TX

Laborer Directional Drill Bore (Class A CDL Preferred) - Dallas / Ft Worth, TX

Job Category : Laborer Requisition Number : LABOR055160 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

Company :

TCS Communications, LLC (TCS) provides specialty-contracting services ranging from full service turnkey project management to specialized applications meeting telecommunications industry needs.

Services include placing poles, anchors and guys, aerial strand and cable, direct buried pipe, trenching cable, conventional and directional boring, placing underground conduit systems, performing inside wiring and cabling, and testing and maintenance services.

Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, TCS was founded in 1978 and serves telecommunications and other utility customers in the throughout the United States.

TCS' has extensive management experience and is ready to provide the quality service that customers expect, as well as expand to meet the needs of utility owners, educational institutions, and governmental communities as they move to build fiber networks, broadband systems and other applications.

Overview :

Drill Crew Laborer (Class A CDL Preferred) who will support our directional drill construction teams. Drill Crew Laborer will performs tasks associated with the construction / upgrade cable television or telephone systems.

Duties will include general labor duties related to telecommunications construction as directed by the Foreman / Supervisor.

Responsibilities :

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications :

• Class A CDL Preferred)
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Possess a valid drivers license or be eligible and willing to obtain the required license for the position.
• A good driving record is required.
• 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.
• Class A Commercial Drivers License is a plus (Higher wage scales apply to CDL holders).
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.
• Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Class A Commercial Drivers License.
• 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.

Physical Requirements :

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.

Safety Requirements :

• Follow all safety rules at all times.
• Shall not engage in unsafe acts.
• Expected to attend and participate in all safety meetings and training.
• Use all prescribed safety equipment that is required to safety to do the job at hand.
• Shall report unsafe acts or conditions to his immediate Supervisor or Safety Superior.
• Shall report any and all injuries, accidents, and / or incidents immediate Supervisor.
• Shall be a safe worker on and off the job .

Benefits Include :

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance : Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Saving Plan (401K) with company matching
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Interested in learning more about our Company, please visit

Applicants 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.

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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.

Skills

Required

Construction *Intermediate* Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Required

2 years : Previous underground construction experience.

2 years : Previous drill crew construction experience is preferred.