Job Description

Underground Fiber Optic
Construction Labourer POSITION INFORMATION Job title Underground Fiber Optic Construction Labourer \xe2\x80\x93 OSP Division Reports to Telecommunications Lead Tech/Project Manager Location Main Office, 607 Front Street Nelson, BC V1L 4B6 Hours of Work Full Time Job Summary As a successful Underground Fiber Optic Construction Labourer you will be exposed to a wide spectrum of tasks within the utility construction industry. You will learn and assist with full scope underground construction including duct installation, vault installation, cable installation, horizontal directional drilling, manual excavation, mechanical excavation, documentation, troubleshooting, repair of damaged pathways/cable, utility locating, telephone company standards and related You will be required to competently operate special purpose-built equipment unique to the work. You will learn to be well versed with national telecommunication carrier standards of practice from both an installation and safety point of view. Who you are Self-disciplined, motivated, organized, and a team player You are an individual who thrives in a problem-solving work environment. Your sense of pride comes from knowing your work results in keeping communities connected to a rapidly evolving and technically driven world. You can respect the chain of command but know your work requires a collaborative effort from all parties involved. When it comes down to it, no task is beneath you. You understand that no matter what your level of experience is, expanding your knowledge while working with others is extremely valuable to yourself and to your counterparts. You are looking to expand your knowledge about fiber optics, underground construction and excavation. You are interested in eventually obtaining formal machine operator certification. You are keen and willing to learn various jobs and roles within our industry. Duties and responsibilities

• Work under direct supervision of DHC personnel to assist with underground civil construction of fiber optic networks
• Turning in accurate documentation at completion of assignments
• Record your time accurately and per job/task using smart phone based software
• Read understand, interpret, input, and analyze data assignments given to you
• Operate equipment starting with shovels/manual excavation tools and eventually expanding to excavators, directional drills, utility locating equipment and related.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Lift and manipulate materials and equipment
• Comfortably work in cramped and/or enclosed spaced for extended periods of time
• Must be willing to follow all company and/or contractor safety policies and procedures.
• Load and unload equipment and trailers
• Work in all weather conditions, confined spaces, isolation, and in varied building configurations.
• Ability to work construction in a physically demanding atmosphere including, but not limited to: carry, raise and climb a ladder, carry, lift and handle heavy equipment (manhole covers, cable reels)
• Document network by labelling cables, termination enclosures and recording as built diagrams.

Qualifications and Experience

• A keen interest in telecommunications and the work performed by DHC
• An interest in expanding your knowledge and growing in the company
• An interest in civil/utility construction
• Previous construction or civil experience is desired
• Ability to operate and understand hand tools
• Ability to communicate clearly and understand direction given
• Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License
• Criminal Record Check

Working Conditions.

• Physically demanding workload
• Ability to travel to customer sites
• Ability to work all days and hours
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures indoor and outdoor
• Must be willing to complete administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner, including submission of photographs and as-built details
• You must have a smart phone capable of taking and uploading photos
• Overtime and after hours
• On-call resource for emergency maintenance work.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to complete elevated work with extended reach.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and carry items including up a flight of stairs.
• Ability to knee/crouch for 5 minute durations.
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to do fine, precise work with hands
• Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail

Remuneration

• $18-$27 p/hr
• Full time position available
• Extended health benefits
• Dental
• Vision
• Life

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $18.00-$27.00 per hour Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Work Location: One location