Fiber Construction Laborer

OzarksGo, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas a telecommunications subsidiary of Ozarks Electric Cooperative, offering all-fiber gigabit internet and premium television and telephone services to Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma.

Ozarks provides to its employees: 100% paid medical/dental coverage for you and your dependents, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. We also provide paid time off, 9 paid holidays, disability benefits, life insurance and tuition reimbursement.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE:

Must be able to operate all assigned equipment including bucket, bulldozer, forklift, backhoe, trencher, directional drill, winches, drills, chainsaws, and high compression tools. Must be familiar with the considerable hazards that exist in falls, automobile traffic and falling objects and with the proper use of protective and safety equipment.  Must be able to perform first aid and CPR.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Required to write simple correspondence. Must be able to apply simple mathematics. 

MAJOR JOB TASKS:

• All phases of underground construction include but are not limited to: Loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal and placement of various types, sizes and weight of construction materials and equipment
• Hand dig using shovel, mechanical tools
• Install and maintenance of underground telecommunications cabling and conduit
• Climb into and out of equipment (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.)
• Operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery
• Working in congested or remote areas
• Maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
• Perform general construction work under direction of Foreman/Supervisor
• Flagging, property, or worksite restoration
• Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures, and policies

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

The Fiber Construction Laborer shall be required to perform any other duties assigned in order to fulfill the objectives of OzarksGo.

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Consumer/Members:  Courteously answers member inquires, and, if unable to do so, directs them to the appropriate person, making every effort to gain their increased understanding and acceptance of the OzarksGo plans, programs, and policies. 

• Other Utilities:  Maintains contact with other utilities during construction and maintenance activities. 
• Public Officials:  Works with and assists Highway Departments, state and local; law enforcement agencies, state, county, and city when necessary.  Works with city inspection personnel to enable jobs to be completed.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions, and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.  Must be able to deal with a variety of people in varying situations with tact and diplomacy. 
• This position is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.  The noise level in the work environment varies from low to loud.  Hours may be irregular and include nights, weekends, and holidays. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to perform all activities listed in the job description with or without reasonable accommodation.  This position is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk and hear.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
• The physical activities and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

SUPERVISES:

• None

OzarksGo, LLC, is an EOE/AA/W/M/VETERAN/Disability employer.