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Job Information

Kanaan Communications, LLC Underground Labor Telecom in Grass Lake, Michigan

Overview and Essential Functions

Kanaan Communications, LLC provides a wide range of services to telecommunications providers including engineering services; outside plant construction (Aerial/Underground); plant maintenance; network upgrades including node splits, fiber & coax splicing, and activation/certification work. We have a specialized power supply team providing maintenance, capital improvements and on demand services. Kanaan Communications can be your full service contract partner.

Competitive Wages Starting At $18+ an hour depending on level of experience.

Overview:

Interested in a career in the field of Telecommunications? Are you mechanically inclined; detail oriented, enjoy working in a fast paced environment? Join the Kanaan Communications Team! Kanaan Communications, LLC is currently seeking to fill full time Underground Laborers

Qualifications

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:

  • Must pass a background check, drug test, motor vehicle check, and DOT physical exam, resulting in a valid medical card.

  • 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

  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.

  • Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position

  • 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

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Experience using hand and power tools.

  • Attend company provided training, and acquire certifications in, Trenching and Boring

    Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

  • Climb into and out of equipment (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.)

  • Must be able to lift/carry 80 lbs. regularly as needed with or without assistance

  • The employee will be sitting, bending, using hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as reaching with hands and arms to spaces both high and low, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crawling, crouching, lifting, holding or stooping while on shift

  • Ability to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses and hardhat

  • Remote work may be required - long driving and sitting will be required in these instances

  • Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include but are not limited to: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus potentially near and/or far as needed

  • The noise level in the work environment for this position maybe moderate to loud

  • All work is outdoors so employees in this position are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions which can include but is not limited to extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as rain, snow, sleet and dust as well as adverse driving conditions including wet roads, icy roads, and fog

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job

    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.

Benefits and Company Summary

What Kanaan offers:

  • Opportunity to work in a growing company

  • Competitive Pay and weekly paychecks

  • Paid Time Off

  • Paid Holidays

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

  • Life Insurance

  • Long & Short Term Disability

  • 401(k) with Company Match

  • Employee Monthly Stock Investment Plan

  • Educational Reimbursement

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Health Savings Account

  • Cigna Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Legal Insurance Plan

  • SurgeryPlus service

  • Teladoc System

    Who we are:

    Kanaan Communications, LLC provides a wide range of services to telecommunications providers including engineering services; outside plant construction (Aerial/Underground); plant maintenance; network upgrades including node splits, fiber & coax splicing, and activation/certification work. Kanaan has a specialized power supply team providing maintenance, capital improvements, and on-demand services. Join the Kanaan Communications Team!

EEO

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.

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