Student Veterans of America Jobs

Overview and Essential Functions

Overview:

Oversees and assists with the assignments of aerial crew employees.

• Ensures Company safety policies and practices are followed.

• Act as lead for aerial crew employees.

• Assists Supervisor with day to day activities.

• Reads and implements design prints and other related instructions pertaining to the job.

• Maintains proper records for accurate and timely submission of Production Reports.

• Perform all aerial crew tasks (set poles and anchors, install/repair aerial cable, etc)

• Operates vehicle following all safety and traffic regulations.

• Basic daily maintenance of Company vehicle including fluids check, cleanliness vehicle organization.

• Other duties as may be assigned.

  Safety Responsibilities:

• The Foreman shall be responsible for the safety on his or her jobsite; including all employees for the Company and any other employers near the jobsite.

• The Foreman shall ensure that the Company Safety and Loss Control Program are followed on the jobsite under their direction.

• The Foreman shall ensure that there are no unsafe conditions or unsafe acts at each jobsite under their direction.

• The Foreman shall ensure that the necessary safety equipment is available and is in proper working order at each jobsite under their direction.

• The Foreman shall ensure all employees under their direction are trained in safe procedures relating to their job.

• The Foreman shall conduct periodic safety checks at the jobsite under their direction.

• The Foreman shall assist in the investigation of all accidents.

• The Foreman shall conduct and document daily tailgate meetings with their crews.

• The Foreman shall ensure the safety of each employee under his or her direction.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• A CDL Class A driver’s license is preferred.

• Must have an understanding of basic and advanced construction principles.

• Posses a working knowledge of customer’s specifications.

• Proficient in all phases of underground construction.

• Capable of operating equipment necessary to complete jobs, i.e. digger derrick, bucket truck, backhoe, etc.

• Knowledge of Safety Systems associated with Aerial construction including set-up and emergency procedures.

• 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:

• 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

Benefits and Company Summary

What you'll get...

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Supplemental Life and AD&D

• 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match

• Stock Purchase Plan

• Company Discounts

• Legal Insurance

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

  Who we are...

  We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others, safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

  We serve the nation from more than 500 field offices and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 15,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

  We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

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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.