Laborer-Underground Construction - Grand Forks, ND

Job Summary :

As a Laborer, you will support and assist underground construction crews with the installation, maintenance, relocation, and repair of underground telecommunications network infrastructure. In this role, you will conduct manual labor activities, handle materials, and ensure job site safety and cleanliness. Responsibilities will vary based on your position level, ranging from basic manual tasks to operating equipment and assisting with jobsite oversight. Position leveling ranges from Laborer to Laborer III, based on experience and certification.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct manual labor activities including but not limited to, digging trenches / holes with shovel, exposing existing underground utilities, greasing equipment, maintaining a clean and safe work zone.
• Installation of utility pedestals, cabinets, and hand holes.
• Material handling includes conduit, fiber / cable pulling and installation.
• Performing site restoration and cleanup activities, including but limited to grade preparation, black dirt, seeding, and concrete restoration.
• Maintain safe working habits / conditions according to all regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, and safety barriers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Midco's safety program by enforcing safety rules and procedures, wearing appropriate safety apparel (e.g., hard hats, safety vests, OSHA-approved boots), and operating all equipment safely.
• Model Midco's mission, vision, values, ethos, and Leadership Success Drivers, and inspire others to do the same.
• Ensure customer privacy by adhering to Midco's privacy guidelines while actively following Midco policies and procedures.
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance as required by the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Position leveling will be assigned based upon required experience and training.

Job Level

Position Requirements

Laborer

No experience required.

Laborer I

Operate and drive a company vehicle in compliance with all Midco policies and procedures, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to traffic laws.

Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure regular maintenance and repairs are conducted as scheduled to uphold a professional image.

Understand all locate flags / color code, and what they represent.

Demonstrated ability to work in elements with no issue.

Complete Construction First Time (FTR) certification within 90 days of hire and consistently apply principles in all aspects of work.

Operate a skid steer, VAC, small equipment safely and efficiently.

Possess understanding and familiarity of vac operation and complete related tasks with supervision.

Laborer II

Laborer I requirements met.

Nine months in role or equivalent work experience and knowledge of underground utility construction.

Be able to fully restore a jobsite to Midco standards.

Possess knowledge to successfully operate the VAC independently in accordance to all safety practices and procedures.

Laborer III

Laborer II requirements met.

Eighteen months in role or equivalent work experience and knowledge of underground utility construction.

Possess knowledge of equipment operations, mini excavator, drill, locator.

Understand jobsite operations (how / why we are drilling where we are) and be capable of limited jobsite oversight as directed by leadership.

Work Environment :

Physical Demands :

Mental Demands :