Overview and Essential Functions

　　Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then you may have found your next career move. We’re looking for a Utility Locator to join our team and help connect America. The Locator, under the direction of a company supervisor, performs work that involves visual inspection of predefined construction areas. Locators read and interpret utility maps to determine the presence of underground utilities and use electronic equipment to detect and locate those utilities.

　　What will you do?

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

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

　　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

　　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

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

　　Qualifications

　　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

　　Benefits and Company Summary

　　Why Should You Apply:

　　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

　　Paid Holidays

　　Full on-the-job training. Additional training 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.