OSP Laborer

Conterra Ultra Broadband•Hessmer, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an OSP Laborer who will assist the crew in daily tasks related to excavation, trenching, and installing Fiber Optic Cable. The role involves operating vehicles and equipment, performing daily inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The laborer will be responsible for their actions and any equipment in their care, reporting accidents immediately, and restoring the work area to project requirements.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED certificate.
General knowledge of construction practices.
Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, rules involved in equipment operation, hazards, and applicable safety rules and precautions for heavy equipment operation.
Competent in the laws, regulations, and identification of underground utility locations.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class A CDL driver’s license within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Digging trenches/holes with a shovel.
Gathering and storing tools.
Greasing equipment.
Driving company commercial vehicles.
Maintaining a clean and safe work zone.
Assisting the crew in excavation, trenching, and installing Fiber Optic Cable.
Operating vehicles and equipment as directed and certified.
Safely and skillfully operating construction equipment (mini excavator) and assigned vehicles.
Performing daily equipment inspections and operator preventive maintenance checks.
Reporting any malfunctions of equipment or problems to the immediate supervisor.
Complying with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices.
Being directly responsible for all personal actions and any vehicles or equipment in their care, custody, or control.
Reporting all personal & vehicle accidents/incidents immediately to supervisors and cooperating in investigations.
Restoring the area to project requirements.