Overview and Essential Functions

　　Looking for your next career move in one of the largest growing industries in the country? TelCom Construction is a telecommunications contractor hiring full-time Directional Drill Locators. Our Drill Locators safely and effectively operate locator equipment used during the directional drilling process.

　　What will you do?

　　Accurately locate directional drill heads and provide precise direction to drill operator

　　Properly mark discovered utilities, completing any necessary paperwork and photographing each locate

　　Correctly, safely and efficiently locate the infrastructure placed by Company operations

　　Hand dig using shovel and/or mechanical tools

　　Operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery in congested and/or remote settings

　　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 as needed

　　Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures and policies

　　Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic

　　Qualifications

　　Previous experience operating locating equipment used in the function of directional drilling

　　Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record

　　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

　　May be required to work overtime; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or be on-call as needed to ensure work is completed

　　Travel may be required

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Unrestricted Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (Higher wage scales apply to CDL holders)

　　Previous experience in cable/utility locating

　　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:

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

　　Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 LBS as needed with or without assistance

　　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

　　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

　　Employees in this job classification may be exposed to dust, fumes or other airborne pathogens

　　The noise level in the work environment for this position is 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

　　Benefits and Company Summary

　　Paid lodging and per diem when overnight travel is required

　　Company vehicles for crews to get to and from job sites

　　Competitive Compensation

　　Comprehensive benefit package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Life and AD&D, Short and Long-term disability insurance, Legal, both traditional and ROTH 401k retirement plans with company match, Company stock purchase program and tuition reimbursement

　　Paid time off

　　8 paid annual Holidays

　　Ongoing training opportunities for individuals demonstrating an aptitude and drive to expand their skill base (eg: equipment operation, utility locating, etc)

　　Class A CDL Licensure program

　　Rapid advancement is available for those who possess the determination and positive attitude to progress in their careers

　　New and updated trucks and equipment

　　Company:

　　TelCom Construction is a full service, turnkey telecommunications utility contractor with a growing market presence within the industry. Headquartered in Clearwater, MN and with locations throughout the Upper Midwest, our focus on Midwestern values and continuously delivering a quality product with attention to safety, integrity and customer satisfaction has driven our success.

　　TelCom is proud to be an EEO/AA and Veteran-Friendly employer!

　　To apply for this opportunity, please visit our careers page at https://careers.telcomconstruction.com/telcom.

　　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.