What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Associate position at Vyve Broadband?
Who are we?
Vyve Broadband is a leading broadband Internet provider serving rural communities across 16 states. Vyve Broadband offers a range of broadband, fiber connectivity, cable television and voice services for commercial and residential customers including high-speed internet (up to Vyve Gig), digital HD video and voice services. For commercial customers, Vyve offers optical Ethernet, PRI and hosted voice services to the business community. Come Thryve with Vyve!
VYVE CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATE
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may be subject to adverse conditions such as high humidity, high temperatures, high wind, extreme cold, rain, sleet, and snow. The outside work environment will vary throughout the workday including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings and/or rural settings.
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
- The employee shall follow all safety rules at all times.
- The employee shall not engage in unsafe acts.
- The employee is expected to attend and participate in all safety meetings and training.
- The employee shall use all prescribed safety equipment that is required to safely do the job at hand.
- The employee shall report unsafe acts or conditions to his or her immediate Supervisor or Safety Personnel.
- The employee shall report any and all injuries, accidents and/or incidents immediately to their immediate Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have ability to follow simple instructions
- Ability to dig pits, trenches and/or indentations manually or mechanically
- Ability to safely identify utilities in the trench/bore path
- Ability to restore and landscape disturbed areas of the jobsite
- Maintenance services as directed by Supervisor to include cleanup of vehicles, trailers, tools and equipment
- Must have the ability to operate manual and mechanical equipment necessary to complete jobs
- Must have or able to obtain knowledge of “safety systems” associated with trenching and/or drilling including set-up and emergency procedures
- Support with movement of materials and vehicles as directed by Supervisor
- Punctual, regular and consistent attendance
- Travel required
- Must have experience with basic hand tools and any other tools needed to complete field work
- OSHA training a plus, must be safety conscience
- Knowledge or ability to learn how to splice Coax Cable
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds repeatedly and frequently lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work from ladders and aerial work platforms up to 42 feet off the ground
WE PROUDLY OFFER:
- a friendly and fun work environment
- communication and training
- great benefits package
- courtesy cable (in our markets)
- a culture that encourages growth
Vyve Broadband is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, veteran status, reserve or National Guard status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
