Job Description

$21.00 per hour! Monday - Friday, 40 hrs/week with the opportunity for OT. Free internet and cable! Holiday pay! Company vehicle and clothing provided. This is a seasonal position working with the Construction department in the maintenance, expansion, and upgrade of Midco’s regional network. Excellent entry level position to gain experience working with the Midco team!

As a Seasonal Laborer-Construction Technician, you will support and assist the Construction department with the maintenance, expansion, and upgrades to Midco’s regional network. This position ensures the efficient installation and upkeep of network infrastructure, contributing to the overall success of Midco’s fiber expansion goals and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Install conduits, cables, and pedestals with other utilities in open trench opportunities.
• Support the Construction department with the maintenance, expansion and upgrades to Midco’s regional network.
• Update maps accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform quality assurance checks and complete the proper documentation.
• Locate existing underground cable.
• Splice coaxial cable.
• Read, comprehend, and utilize regional network maps and plans.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Midco’s safety program by enforcing safety rules and procedures, wearing appropriate safety apparel (e.g., hard hats, safety vests, OSHA-approved boots), and operating all equipment safely.
• Operate and drive a company vehicle in compliance with all Midco policies and procedures, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to traffic laws. Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure regular maintenance and repairs are conducted as scheduled to uphold a professional image as directed by leadership.
• Model Midco’s mission, vision, values, ethos, and Leadership Success Drivers, and inspire others to do the same.
• Ensure customer privacy by adhering to Midco’s privacy guidelines while actively following Midco policies and procedures.
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance as required by the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign functions and responsibilities to this job description at any time.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) or a minimum of 2 years of equivalent work experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. A DUI conviction within the past 5 years will result in disqualification from employment in this position.
• Complete Construction First Time Right certification within 60 days of hire and consistently apply principles in all aspects of work.
• Must develop working knowledge of construction, the National Electrical Code, OSHA regulations, state and local regulations and general safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the telecommunications industry.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation and vibration.
• May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and outside normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings, and weekends, as business demands.
• Drivers who are required to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) as a part of their role (e.g., bucket truck, truck/trailer combo) will need to be DOT qualified.

Physical Demands:

• Required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must occasionally lift and carry loads up to 80 lbs. and separately handle a 75 lbs. ladder.
• Must be able to climb poles, ladders, bucket trucks, and other structures with proper fall protection equipment, adhering to the manufacturer's capacity for all equipment.
• Must be able to work from elevated heights (bucket trucks, aerial lifts) and in tight spaces such as attics and crawlspaces.
• Bucket trucks have a maximum load capacity ranging from 300 to 400 lbs. based on the manufacturer's specifications for each vehicle. Team members certified for bucket truck use are responsible for being aware of and adhering to these maximum load requirements.
• Be able to safely use a ladder rated for a maximum load of 375 lbs., including the combined weight of the individual, fall protection equipment, and any tools being carried

Mental Demands:

• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and remain flexible in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure, especially when dealing with urgent repairs or customer issues.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all aspects of operations.

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