Traveling Underground Operator | South Boston, VA

Traveling Underground Operator South Boston, VA

Traveling Underground Operator

Location: South Boston, VA
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Benefits

Calculating your total compensation is key to understanding the full value National invests in you. Our competitive benefits and perks enable you to live your best life, inside and outside of work. When it comes to understanding your total compensation, it’s more than your wage. It’s a total investment in your well-being that we hope gives you and your family more peace of mind on and off the clock, anytime, and anywhere.

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Company Vehicle and Fuel Card*

Qualifying positions get access to a company vehicle and fuel card for the commute to each job site, meaning you keep more of your money in your pocket. National pays for maintenance and gas so you won’t have to.
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Free Tools & Uniforms*

National provides all tools, equipment and uniforms needed to perform your duties in the field, keeping more money in your pocket as you start your new career.
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Major Medical Plans

Tiered medical insurance provides excellent coverage and deductible options for your health care.
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Vision Coverage

All your vision needs are met with our vision insurance policies by Community Eye Care, including a free annual eye exam, affordable eyewear copay, and $150 allowance to purchase any eyewear, even sunglasses, with no prescription required! These services are available 24/7 online.
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Dental Coverage

With Guardian dental, all preventative care deductibles are completely waived. This enables you to get the dental care you need with minimal copayments.
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PTO (Vacation, Sick, Personal Time off)

Up to 18 days of Paid Time Off per Year.
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Paid Holidays

Up to 6 Paid Holidays per Year.
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401K Retirement - Vanguard

Enables employees to responsibly save for retirement, all while being able to choose from a variety of savings plans that best suit you.
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Free Life Insurance - $25,000

We offer a base level of life insurance at no cost to our employees to help them plan for the worst. Life insurance policies give a basic level of financial security so employees can focus on building their career while protecting their loved ones in the unexpected case of death.
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FREE Employee Assistance Program (Family law, counseling & more)

Our EAP helps employees with a myriad of services, including financial and legal counseling, personal convenience solutions, grief counseling, health solutions, and so much more. It comes at no cost to our team members yet empowers them to receive professional help with many facets of their daily lives.
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FREE 24/7/365 Doctor by Phone - Teladoc

Grants access to 24/7 virtual health care with a licensed medical professional without the cost of a copay. This turns potentially expensive office visits into quick phone calls and comes in handy when you just need a simple prescription.
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Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability, Voluntary Term Life & AD&D

If you suddenly become unable to work due to illness or injury, our programs provide you with the financial resources necessary to help you stay financially stable.

* For qualifying field positions

Position Summary:

National OnDemand, Inc. is a leading communications and utilities infrastructure provider offering comprehensive service solutions to the Fiber, Wireless, Energy, and Technology sectors across the United States. We specialize in delivering turnkey infrastructure solutions on demand, anywhere within our service footprint. Headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, we have established a strong market presence through successful mergers and acquisitions, as well as steady organic growth. Our company is committed to delivering high-quality services anywhere, anytime.

Primary Position Duties:

  • Operate directional drills, mini-excavators, and other equipment to install UG plant facilities.
  • Set up job equipment and reel trailers proficiently.
  • Perform utility exposes (potholing) and understand the utility locate process.
  • Locate other utilities as needed and maintain clearances from other utilities, ground, road, highway, sidewalk, and non-pedestrian areas.
  • Transport, handle, and place conduits (rolled and stick) in a proper manner.
  • Properly transport and install fiber reels.
  • Install fiber cables in conduits following proper procedures.
  • Set and secure pedestals and vaults accurately.
  • Read and interpret network prints.
  • Adhere to OSHA safety requirements to ensure safe and efficient completion of the job(s).
  • Maintain regular phone communication throughout the workday.
  • Follow directions provided by the crew leader.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Working Conditions:

  • The employee will primarily work in the field.
  • The job requires working outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures, and periodic high noise levels may occur.

Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
  • Reach with hands and arms.
  • Stand, talk, and hear frequently.

Travel:

  • Travel to other project sites in different states may be required to assist with new project start-ups.
  • Travel may be required for 28 day periods at a time.

Education or Skills:

  • Previous experience operating directional drills is required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Combination of technical training and/or relevant experience.
  • Previous experience in a construction environment is preferred.
  • Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
  • Flexibility to work nights and weekends, if necessary.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must pass drug, background, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screenings.

Benefits

This is a full time position with access to our comprehensive benefits which include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and 401(k). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company’s policy does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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