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UG Laborer chez Race Communications

Race Communications · Farmersville, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite

$41,600.00  -  $49,920.00

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Job Title:                  UG Laborer

Classification:          Full-Time, Non-Exempt, At-Will

Reports to:               Director of Construction

Department:             Construction & OSP

Location:                  In-Field: Farmersville, CA.

Location Status:      Work will be primarily performed at a designated field worksite location based out of a central Race Communications worksite. Frequent travel to and work from other Race offices or other off-site locations will be required.

 

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About Us: 

As the leading provider of 10G fiber internet in California, Race Communications is a company built by the needs of the communities that we serve. Working for Race means being dedicated to bringing cutting-edge fiber internet to rural and urban communities, providing opportunities, enhancing technology, and enabling access for generations to come.

 

Summary: 

The Underground (UG) Laborer plays a vital role in the construction, maintenance, and operation of underground telecommunications infrastructure as directed by the Foreman and/or Supervisor. Your responsibilities include hands-on work in excavation, cable installation, equipment operation, and ensuring a safe and organized work environment. You collaborate closely with your team to support the efficient and secure installation of cabling, wiring, and related materials. Safety consciousness, adherence to industry regulations, and effective communication are essential in this role. Your contributions are integral to expanding and maintaining the telecommunications network, enabling the seamless flow of information and connectivity.

 

Qualifications and Experience: 

  • Eligibility for US Employment without sponsorship
  • Minimum of 18 years of age
  • A valid driver's license, subject to successful verification through a DMV check, is mandatory
  • Proficiency in operating a variety of utility trucks and equipment safely and effectively
  • Basic knowledge of and ability to handle tools and equipment in a safe manner
  • Consistent and punctual attendance is crucial for this role
  • Minimum of 6 months of experience in the telecommunication sector
  • Ability to read blueprints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities
  • The ability to effectively communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension, as necessary for effective job performance and workplace communication
  • Proficiency in Spanish Language a plus


Skills: 

  • Proficient use of MS Office applications including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; teleconferencing applications
  • Functional use of common office equipment, computers, and office software
  • Ability to distinguish colors and audible tones

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

 

Underground Construction

  • Executes all stages of underground construction, involving loading, driving, delivering, excavating, removing, and placing diverse construction materials and equipment
  • Conducts manual digging using shovels and mechanical tools for excavation purposes
  • Installs and upholds underground telecommunications cabling, ensuring proper placement and secure installations

 

Work Environment

  • Operates in both congested urban areas and remote locations, adapting to diverse work environments
  • Executes general construction tasks under the supervision of the Foreman/Supervisor
  • Manages property flagging and worksite restoration procedures to ensure organized project completion
  • Maintains constant visual and auditory communication with team members and the surrounding environment, ensuring the safe coordination of movement

 

Equipment Operations & Site Maintenance

  • Safely operates various drill equipment on the jobsite, including but not limited to directional drill, backhoe/excavator, skid steer, tractor trailer (moving equipment/hauling water), and vacuum truck/trailer
  • Manages deployment and removal of traffic control devices to ensure safety in work areas on streets or roadways
  • Adheres to and operates within the weight capacity limits specified by manufacturers for equipment and machinery:
    • Ladders: 300-pound manufacturers maximum load capacity  

 

Vehicle Maintenance and Travel:

  • Maintains vehicle/equipment pre-op/post-op to be prepared to perform required duties
  • Maintains a clean driving record as defined by the current fleet insurance underwriter
  • Spends a significant portion of the workday traveling in a vehicle visiting various locations and spending time both indoors and outdoors including businesses and/or residents depending on the nature of the job 
  • May be required to work overtime, after hours, on weekends, for emergencies, or be on-call as needed to ensure work is completed

 

Safety Awareness and Compliance:

  • Observes hazards and reports any concerns or accidents to a supervisor or safety professional; participates in the investigation process as needed
  • Understands, completes, and signs off all pre-job safety planning tools at the start and end of the shift; completes all required safety-related paperwork
  • Understands and responds appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (e.g., back-up alarms, smell of smoke, fumes, odors, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
  • Upholds a secure work environment by adhering to regulations, procedures, and company policies, ensuring safety standards are consistently maintained

 

Other duties as assigned.

 

As Part of Our Team, You Will Enjoy:

  • 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life for all our employees
  • 401 (k) with 100% Employer-matched up to 4% of your annual income
  • Generous paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and birthday pay
  • Free Race highspeed internet and phone service where available

 

All offers of employment are contingent until all pre-employment requirements are met. These requirements may include drug and background screenings as well as Motor Vehicle and DOT related screening and reporting requirements. Race will consider qualified job applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. 

 

Background Check: Race Communications is a Fair Chance employer abiding by Federal and applicable state Fair Chance Act (s) for all applicants and additionally abides by the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance if you are applying for a position (is) associated with our Lancaster or Palmdale offices.  Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment.  Race will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

 

Incoming employees will participate in our Speedway to Success onboarding and orientation program and may be required to travel to an onboarding location other than their designated worksite for the first day. Remote employees may be required to attend in-person orientation and collect their assigned equipment on their first day. Further information will be provided closer to the hire date. 

 

Race Communications is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes applications from individuals (with or without reasonable accommodation), with the skills, experience, and dedication to excel in their roles without regard to race, religion, color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression and sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. 

 

To arrange reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified individuals with disabilities, please contact Recruiting (recruiting at race dot com) to initiate the interactive process. 

Updated: 08/2025

 



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