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Utilities Service, LLC Utilities Groundperson - ALS Reg 155 in McRae Helena, Georgia
Job Title: Utilities Groundperson
The Utilities Groundperson works from the ground assisting with digging holes and trenches, running conduits, and pulling cables, 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 : $17 / 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 linesperson or apprentice.
Flag traffic and may be required to have training.
Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cables as required by contract specification.
Operates various tools for the work (various manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come-along, jackhammers and hand line, etc.).
Clears work area around structures.
Working hours will extend into the night and will exceed an eight-hour day.
Will have contact with public and private property owners to communicate the 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:
- A valid Driver's License is required.
Travel:
- This position requires weekly traveling. Additional details will be provided during the interview.
Physical Requirements:
Rare: (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs
Occasional: (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off the truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs.
Frequent: (up to 66%): standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, seeing, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.
Continuous: (up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, Pulling
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 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.