GROUNDMAN - TELECOMMUNICATION DIVISION
Billings, MT 
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Job Description
Description

Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting four Critical Success Factors:

  • Safety First!
  • Financial Success.
  • Employee Satisfaction.
  • Customer Satisfaction.
JOB SUMMARY

As directed by the Foreman performs groundwork that is required to support crews involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of outside overhead and underground telecommunication lines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be Union eligible, must join Montana IBEW Local (under communication contract) prior to job offer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Current Commercial Driver's License with valid medical exam card is preferred. Willingness to obtain CDL will aid in the long-term success in this position.
  • Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness and ability to obtain.
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
  • Works well in a group setting, able to follow directions when given.
  • May need to respond under stressful or urgent situations.
  • Awareness of all Safety regulations for Line Companies; knowledge of all Utility, N.E.S.C., DOT and OSHA Safety Rules.
  • Job may include travel throughout the state of Montana.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Entry level position requires the ability to operate various types of heavy equipment as requested by the Foreman. Willingness to learn equipment operation as part of job progression.
  • Clears, sets up, and prepares work sites for aerial crews as directed by Foreman.
  • When directed by Foreman, practices barricading on public highways and public right-of-ways to include the use of warning signs, devices and flagging procedures.
  • Maintains and properly uses all tools assigned to him/her to ensure all are in proper working order at all times. May help to perform daily inspections on equipment including proper completion of forms.
  • Follows directions from Foreman.
  • Ensures company safety policies and procedures are followed. Responsible for knowledge of all safety regulations including all Utility, N.E.S.C, DOT, and OSHA Safety Rules.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • Wage is per the Montana Communications contract. IBEW Locals 206, 532, 768 | Pay Range is based on experience $18.96 - $23.90
  • Benefits are tied to union membership.
  • Medical/Dental/Vision.
  • Retirement plan contribution of 6% of earnings. Retirement plan contribution is not a match contribution occurs in the absence of employee contribution to retirement plan.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Background check, MVR and drug screen required.
  • Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans. EEO/AAP

JOIN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEAM
We offer a hardworking team environment where employees are appreciated for their personal contributions. Our employees enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle and often have opportunities to work in different areas across the great state of Montana and the surrounding region.

Current employees: Ask HR about our referral program!

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma/GED/Equivalent (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications
Commercial Drivers Licen (preferred)


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

MDU Resources Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

 

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Job Summary
Company
Rocky Mountain Contractors
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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