Telecom Ground Hand - Skilled Laborer

At Valhalla Industries, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our dedication to delivering superior service to our customers. As part of our ongoing efforts to build, maintain and optimize our customer's fiber network, we are in search of talented individuals with expertise in aerial and underground fiber installation and maintenance.

If you are passionate about telecommunications technology, possess a strong work ethic, and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to explore opportunities with Valhalla Industries, Inc.

Ground hand – MTN Region

Position Summary

Telecom Ground hand performs construction efforts for new construction, maintenance, and rebuild projects. As a Telecom Ground hand, you have the chance to develop your Lineman and fiber construction skills, to be a part of a team in a productive, safety-minded environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

The essential functions of this position require prioritizing and completing all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, adjusting for changing priorities and availability of resources, and demonstrating initiative in identifying additional job-related tasks to be completed when time permits.

· Repairs and maintains major cable system and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs and cable replacements related to system outages, maintenance, rebuilds and emergencies or hazards.

· Reads and interprets work orders

· Performs construction work such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire/cable from pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground.

· Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks.

· Uses test equipment to check for gas in manholes; may be required to empty water and other debris from manholes.

· Dismantles, moves, and removes aerial, underground or building wire, cable associated equipment, and hardware.

· Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.

· A CDL License is preferred when driving the bucket truck or aerial lift truck.

· Responds with sound judgement to unusual and hazardous circumstances.

· Maintains responsibility for verifying the condition of all vehicles, equipment and tools provided for use in the performance of work.

Requirements:

· Must be able to lift 75-100 pounds

· Must have valid driver’s license with reliable transportation

· Travel is required

· Verifiable business references required

Benefits:

· Medical insurance, including dental and vision

· Paid vacation and holidays

· Per Diem paid weekly

· Opportunity for growth and advancement

Valhalla Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Women, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person