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Job Title: Telecommunication Groundman

Department: Telecommunication

Reports To: Telecommunication Foreman

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $17.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Work Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week

Location: Virgina, Travel Required

Position Purpose:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Secure the safety of yourself and others

• Assist fellow line-workers in meeting project goals

• Join storm restoration efforts in times of need

• Operate vehicles and equipment

• Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills

Tasks:

• 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, frequently in inclement weather

• Does all other related work to complete the job

Physical Aspects:

• The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team-member to perform the essential functions of their job in powerline construction.

• While performing the responsibilities of this job, team-members require talking or listening. The job frequently requires the team-member to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• The team-member frequently requires performing rigorous physical labor; sit; climb different types of structures (wood, steel); balances; and stoop, kneels, crouches or crawls. Team members frequently lift or move up to or in-excess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the responsibilities of this job, team-members may frequently experience fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team members are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. We perform powerline construction work outside, and it subjects us to diverse weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Team-Oriented

• Self-Motivated

• Customer Service Focused

• Ethical and Honest

• Dutifully follow established Safety Rules and Company Policy

Required Qualifications:

• 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 an excess of 50 lbs.

• Willing to work overtime when requested.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver's License

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, company-paid holidays, a 401(k) plan, and numerous voluntary benefits.

Special Position Requirements:

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

Reasonable Accommodations

River City Construction is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all 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 (252)403-0552 or email HumanResources@RiverCityinc.net.

River City Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all 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 City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities. *