Underground Technician I, II, or III

Company Overview: Established in 2020, Local Underground is a small locally owned telecommunication & utility contractor. With small size comes endless opportunities along with: Competitive pay & benefits, incentive based bonus', ability to grow your career by learning new skills related to telecommunications, and working with a group of people who all want to grow a company together! We’ve built trust with our crews giving us ability to let our crews navigate their projects allowing them more autonomy & flexibility in their work day. Fast paced, challenging, and rewarding work!

Position Responsibility: Supporting the drilling supervisor to ensure the scope of work is done in an efficient matter. The underground equipment technician position entails:

• Digging and setting handholes
• Operating hydro excavator and ability to dig manually when scope of work prevents machinery.
• Locating for drill supervisor and locating underground utilities
• Operating Ditchwitch Drill JT20 or JT25.
• Restoring all disturbed surfaces, including concrete, to acceptable condition.
• Eagerness to learn new skills related to drilling to better support entire boring crew.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to pass random drug and alcohol testing
• A valid Class A CDL. If candidate does not have a CDL they will be asked to obtain within 45 days of employment
• Ability to communicate fluently with crew supervisor and other Local Underground employees
• Ability to drive long distances, and to tow trailers in accordance with DOT standards.
• Must be able to use backhoe, trenching and plowing equipment, mini-excavator and hand tools for construction, cleanup and restoration.
• Excellent organizational, time management, problem solving, written and verbal skills
• Must be able to function a tablet and smartphone to access prints, emails, and photos

Physical Demands

Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 lbs

• May be required to work long and unpredictable hours
• Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather conditions

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with a typical work schedule of Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with overtime requirements. This is a safety sensitive position.

Our Benefits

Local Underground offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to enhance all aspects of our employees’ well-being. In addition to competitive pay; our benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid $50K Life Insurance policy
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• SIMPLE IRA with match
• Paid holidays
• 2 weeks Paid Time for new hires.

Local Underground, LLC is proud to be an EEO/AA and Veteran-Friendly employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check required. Must be eligible to work in this country.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• general labor: 2 years (Required)
• Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $32