Position Overview:  General Laborer is an entry level position in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of fiber underground distribution systems.  The position may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Essential Functions:

• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of fiber underground work.


• Setting pull boxes.


• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.


• Performs all other related work as required to complete the job.


• Working in underground trenches and manholes.


• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.


• Understands proper use of company radio.


• Understand basic rigging, hand lines.


• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.


• Capable of receiving and following directions.


• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work.


• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.


• Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.


• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.


• Understands excavation and shoring requirements.


• Capable of checking voltage on transformers.


• Capable of installing and removing a service.


• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.


• Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment.


• Able to identify different types of materials used in communication work.


• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.


• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.


• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.

Minimum Requirements:

• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.


• Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.


• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.


• Willing to work over-time when requested.


• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is frequently required to perform rigorous physical labor; sit; climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.); or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to an excess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision. Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Self-Motivated


• Team-Oriented


• Customer Oriented


• Communication 


• Ethical Conduct

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike is a Non-union Company

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.