Overview:
Underground Utilities Laborer $20 - $26 / hour (D.O.E)
Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Do you enjoy working independently and outdoors? If so, it may be time to start a new career with VCI Construction! We are looking for an experienced Laborer to join our team and help connect America. The Laborer will complete general labor duties related to telecommunications construction as directed by the foreman/supervisor. Duties may include all phases of underground construction including but are not limited to loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal and placement of various types, sizes and weight of construction materials and equipment.
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VCI is now hiring immediately!
- 100% paid training.
- Company phone, equipment.
- Company vehicle and fuel card if required.
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Advanced opportunities and career growth.
- Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
What you’ll do at VCI Construction... (essential functions)
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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.
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Hand dig using shovel, mechanical tools.
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Install and maintenance of underground telecommunications cabling.
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Climb into and out of equipment. (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.)
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Operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery: Backhoe, Jackhammer, Jumping Jack, Hole Hog, Roto Hammer, Cut-Off Saw, Portable Water Pump, Saws-All, pedestals, cables, plastic conduit, shovel, rake, sledgehammer, pipe wrench, wire cutters, bolt cutters, cable cutters, drilling shafts, etc.
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Working in congested or remote areas.
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Maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement.
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Perform general construction work under direction of Foreman/Supervisor.
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Flagging, property or worksite restoration.
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Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures and policies.
Qualifications:
Who VCI Construction is looking for… (required skills for success)
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You are at least 18 years old.
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Must have a valid CA Drivers License.
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You are at least 18 years old.
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Must have 3-5 years of experience in underground dry utilities.
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Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
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Must be able to read and understand blueprints and project specifications to assist the planning for construction sequencing.
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Must be able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
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Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes, weighing 50 to 100 pounds.
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Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement.
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Must be able to operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery.
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Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
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Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl while performing work.
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Must be able to ascend and descend ladders.
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Must be able to sit for hours on equipment.
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Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hard hat, and any applicable safety gear.
Benefits and Company Summary:
What VCI Construction offers you… (company benefits)
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Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ 50% Company Match
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Company Discounts
- Legal Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
VCI Construction is...
Our team combines decades of experience and continuous learning to achieve the best-in-class execution of telecom and utility construction. The team at VCI Construction, maintains the highest standards of quality, safety, and knowledgeability, continually building upon our skills to expertly deliver the comprehensive services our customers and industry partners require.
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 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!
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.