Groundman Installer - Fiber (Heartland Solutions - Gas City, IN)

Thayer Infrastructure Services (TIS) and its affiliated companies•Muncie, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Tower Solutions, LLC is Hiring! Safety-Quality-Efficiency -- Keys to this long-term opportunity for career growth and great benefits. Heartland Solutions, a Fibercom division of Heartland Tower Solutions, LLC, is a Midwest leader in the construction, and service of fiber facilities, is growing! We are investing in our personnel with an educational pathway for career advancement. We believe in establishing competitive pay tied directly to knowledge-based level assessment, a clear path to advancement, and empowering its staff for success in a highly competitive & ever-growing industry. Travel is required. Hotel accommodations, and a daily per diem allowance are provided by Heartland Tower Solutions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Must have basic mathematical skills
Must have Class A CDL (or CDL permit required before starting, must obtain CDL within 90 days of hire)
Must be local or willing to relocate to this area
Must hold and maintain a valid unrestricted Driver’s License and be insurable by Heartland Solutions’ insurance provider
Willing to work long hours, weekends, non-structured schedule, overtime, etc.
Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions
Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with others
Ability to read and understand site plans and drawings
Must be self-motivated and team oriented
Must be detail orientated
Must have general tool knowledge and be able to operate a variety of hand and power tools
Must have a basic understanding of construction skills
Must have willingness to learn new skills and progress at a rapid pace
Ability to apply logical principles and thinking to solve problems and make decisions
Experience in Fiber outside plant construction or related experience, which includes experience in the placement of telecommunication cable (copper and fiber)
Ability to read and interpret construction prints, plans and specifications
Must possess extreme attention to detail
Able to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions
Must be team oriented
Ability to multi-task effectively and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Must have time management, planning, organizational and job prioritizing skills.
Ability to effectively utilize technical documentation and literature
Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work in a team atmosphere
Must obtain an independent work style and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Must have basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with others
Good oral and written communication skills
Customer Service skills

Nice To Haves

Previous Groundman/Lineman training preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional appearance and attitude that reflects the mission and standards of Heartland Tower Solutions
Comply with all company standards, policies and procedures
Work as a team member of an overhead telecom crew
Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions
Load, unload, layout, organize and prep tools, supplies, equipment, materials need at the job site
Assist as required in all manual labor aspects of the project as directed by the Lineman, Foreman or supervisor
Willingness and ability to perform physically demanding manual labor such as: digging holes,
Ensures that all work considers the safety of the customer and general public and compliance with all governmental orders
Ensures all installation work is done according to quality standards, always complying with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices according to OSHA
Work in, on and around customer property while following company policies and maintaining the highest level of professionalism towards any customer and their property
Directly responsible for all vehicles and equipment in their control