Location: all cities,TX, USA
Utilities Groundperson
The Utilities Groundperson works from the ground assisting with digging holes and trenches, running conduit, pulling cable, among other tasks as directed by the Foreperson.
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American Lighting and Signalization (ALS) provides street lighting and traffic signalization construction, maintenance and emergency response services in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. Our major customers include state departments of transportation (DOTs), investor-owned and municipal utilities, commercial retail land developments and commercial road contractors.
**Job Type** : Full-Time +, Non-Exempt
**Pay** : Competitive, Hourly
Benefits:
+ Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day one
+ Retirement plan
+ Company-provided life insurance
+ Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options
+ Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs
+ Long-term disability
+ Pre-paid legal plan
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Paid time off
+ Paid holidays
+ Various employee discount programs and resources
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
+ Assembles material on the ground to be installed by the lineperson or apprentice.
+ Flag traffic and may be required to have training.
+ Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specification.
+ Operates various tools for the work (various manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come a long, jack hammer and hand line etc.).
+ Clears work area around structures.
+ Working hours will extend into night and will exceed an eight-hour day.
+ Will have contact with public and private property owners to communicate work to be performed.
+ Will perform other duties as assigned by Foreperson relating to utility line work.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Must be 18 years of age or older.
+ Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
+ Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work.
Education & Experience
+ High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred.
Pre-Screen
+ Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications:
+ Valid Driver's License required.
Travel:
+ Travel required from time to time to perform work through the Region
Physical Requirements:
+ **RARE** (less than 10%): climbing poles
+ **OCCASIONAL** (up to 33%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs.
+ **FREQUENT** (up to 66%): stooping, squatting, body-twisting, manual dexterity, climbing on/off a truck, gripping, reading.
+ **CONTINUOUS** (up to 100%): standing, walking, sense of touch, speaking clearly, seeing distant, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.
About Us:
American Lighting and Signalization (ALS) specializes in roadway lighting and traffic signalization. We serve departments of transportation (DOTs), investor-owned and municipal utilities, commercial land developers and commercial road contractors. Headquartered in Florida, ALS operates in 14 states along the East Coast, Midwest and Texas.
**Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-###-####, ext. 1339.**
**An Equal Opportunity Employer.**