Underground Technician - Hiawatha Iowa

Company: Local Underground
Location: Hiawatha, Iowa
Posted On: 04/27/2024

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
  
• 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, 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.
        
      • Candidates should expect some travel (5%-10%) within regional states, including extended overnight stays up to week at a time if required.
        
      • Local Underground will compensate a per diem for travel and overnight stay if applicable.
        
        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 polic, short-term and long-term disability insurance
          
        • SIMPLE IRA with match
          
        • Paid holidays
          
        • 2 weeks Paid Time for new hires
          
          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!
          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.
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