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Job Title: Utilities Groundperson

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you like working independently as part of a larger team? No experience? No problem! We will train you.

The Utilities Groundperson works from the ground assisting with digging holes and trenches, running conduits, and pulling cable, among other tasks as directed by the Foreperson.

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American Lighting and Signalization (ALS) provides street lighting and traffic signalization construction, maintenance, and emergency response services in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. Our major customers include state departments of transportation (DOTs), investor-owned and municipal utilities, commercial retail land developments, and commercial road contractors.

Job Type : Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay : $15.00 - $20.00 based on experience

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one

• Retirement plan

• Company-provided life insurance

• Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options

• Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs

• Long-term disability

• Pre-paid legal plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Various employee discount programs and resources

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assembles material on the ground to be installed by the lineperson or apprentice.

• Flag traffic and may be required to have training.

• Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cables as required by contract specification.

• Operates various tools for the work (various manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come-along, jackhammers and hand line, etc.).

• Clears work area around structures.

• Will have contact with public and private property owners to communicate the work to be performed.

• Will perform other duties as assigned by the Foreperson relating to utility line work.

• Complete work or emergency assignments on an overtime basis. (This might extend to holidays, and weekends, subject to call-out work).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must be able to operate basic hand tools and equipment.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• A valid Driver's License is required.

Travel:

• Travel is required from time to time to perform work throughout the Region.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): climbing poles

• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs.

• FREQUENT (up to 66%): stooping, squatting, body-twisting, manual dexterity, climbing on/off a truck, gripping, reading.

• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): standing, walking, sense of touch, speaking clearly, seeing distant, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.

About Us:

American Lighting and Signalization (ALS) specializes in roadway lighting and traffic signalization. We serve departments of transportation (DOTs), investor-owned and municipal utilities, commercial land developers, and commercial road contractors. Headquartered in Florida, ALS operates in 14 states along the East Coast, Midwest, and Texas.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.