Traveling Construction Laborer - Niels Fugal Sons

Overview:

We are currently located in Pleasant Grove, but will be moving to Salem at the start/middle of 2025.

Laborer duties will include general labor duties related to telecommunications construction as directed by the Foreman/Supervisor. Must be willing to travel 70-100% of the time. 

Responsibilities:

• All phases of underground construction include but are not limited to: Loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal and placement of various types, sizes and weight of construction materials and equipment
• Hand dig using shovel, mechanical tools
• Install and maintenance of underground telecommunications cabling
• Climb into and out of equipment (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.)
• Operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery
• Working in congested or remote areas
• Maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects  to ensure safe coordination of movement
• Perform general construction work under direction of Foreman/Supervisor
• Flagging, property or worksite restoration 
• Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures and policies

We are currently offering a $200 sign-on bonus if you, as the new employee, stays for 30 plus days

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of utility trucks and equipment in a safe manner
• Basic knowledge of and ability to hand tools and  equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.
• Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position
• Must be able to perform the above for at least 8 hours per day 5 days per week. May be required to work over-time; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or on-call

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• 6 months of experience in the utility construction industry
• Ability to read prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities 

Physical Requirements:

• Duties outlined in this position will require the employee to stand, crouch, sit, bend, use hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as reaching with hands and arms to spaces both high and low. The employee will be standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crawling, crouching, lifting, holding or stooping while on shift. 
• Ability to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses and hardhat
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions which can include but is not limited to: extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as wind, rain, snow, sleet and dust as well as adverse driving conditions including wet roads, icy roads, and fog
• Employees in this job classification may be exposed to dust, fumes or other airborne pathogens. 
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 LBS as needed with or without assistance 

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Company:

Niels Fugal Sons Company has been serving the utility construction industry since the late 1920’s and is recognized today as a well-known leader in the telecommunications and natural gas construction industry. With its corporate office in Pleasant Grove, Utah, and offices in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Niels Fugal Sons Company proudly serves the entire western United States.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation (PTO)

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required. 

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Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.  Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)  

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.  

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.