Directional Drill Laborer - Utility Construction Ocala, FL - SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!
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** Directional Drill Laborer - Utility Construction Ocala, FL - SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!**

**Job Category****:** Laborer **Requisition Number****:** DIREC056022 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**Company:**

This is a great opportunity to join Ivy H. Smith Company, LLC. - Sign On Bonus Available!

Ivy H. Smith provides a complete variety of construction and engineering services to the wireless and wireline industry. With over 150 employees located throughout the Georgia/Florida region and a fleet in excess of 300 vehicles, telecommunication businesses throughout the Southeast region continue to choose Ivy H. Smith for our broad knowledge, diverse workforce, and unparalleled scope of services offered. Throughout the years the company has built its reputation as a telecommunication powerhouse by going above and beyond at any given moment by upholding a strong track record of performance, integrity, and above all, a commitment to our employees and customers.

**Overview:**

Ivy H. Smith Company, LLC provides a complete variety of construction and engineering services to the wireless and wireline industry. We are seeking Directional Drill Laborers to work out of our Ocala, FL location to operate equipment associated with installation and repair of underground/aerial utilities. Prior experience with installation/repair/maintenance associated with underground utilities preferred. Duties may also include grounds restoration and general construction as directed by Foreman/Supervisor. Directional drill experience and CDL required.

**Responsibilities:**

* Safely operates drill equipment on jobsite which may include but not limited to the following: Directional Drill, Backhoe / Excavator, Skid Steer, Tractor Trailer (Moving Equipment / Haul Water), Vacuum Truck/Trailer

* Restores and/or landscapes disturbed areas of the jobsite

* Will develop and maintain a bore schedule

* Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up

* Load and unload tools, materials and equipment on truck

* Will be involved in new site Job Safety Analysis JSA prior to starting construction

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

* Ability to follow instructions

* Performs other duties as necessary

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

**Qualifications:**

* Must be experienced with drilling equipment and understand their capabilities and limitations

* Experience with drill set up and design processes

* Basic ability to use small tools/hand tools

* Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules and operating instructions

* Must have a valid Drivers License with an acceptable driving record

* Commercial Driver's License required

* Must be able to proficiently use locators to safely identify utilities

* Must have good troubleshooting and problem solving skills

* Must be very safety conscientious

* Must have availability to work overtime; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or be on-call as work is needed to ensure work is completed

**Preferred Qualifications:**

* Valid Class A Commercial Driver's license with tanker endorsement

* Previous construction experience or utility construction experience

**Physical Requirements:**

* Climb up and down ladders, machinery, and other objects.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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 Include:**

* Competitive Pay

* Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching

* Stock Purchase Plan

* Short & Long Term Disability

* Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

* Paid Holidays & Vacation (PTO)

If you are interested in learning more about our organization, please visit our website www.ivysmith.com.

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required.

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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. (

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.

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