10/06/2022
Looking for a career with paid training and growth potential? Starting a new career at HBI doing utility construction is a great fit for someone who:
-Loves being outdoors
-Works best at jobs that are physically challenging and hands-on
-Prefers not doing the exact same task all day, every day
-Wants to learn a skilled trade
-Needs stable, year-round employment
-Desires the opportunity to move up based on their merit
-Is interested in obtaining a Class A CDL
HBI is a family-owned and operated telecommunications contractor that has been in the industry for 76 years. We proudly work year-round and are continually growing and looking to add skilled workers to our team.
An Aerial Crew Ground Hand is trained on the job to perform the following duties:
-Load/unload equipment
-Dig holes with shovels and picks, to locate existing utilities
-Prepare cable routes and feed cable and conduit
-Learn to safely operate a variety of equipment (backhoes, excavators, hydrovac trailers, core drills, concrete saws, etc.
-Safely secure the job site
-Complete restoration of the job site upon complete of the project (e.g.: adding topsoil, seeding, pouring new concrete)
-A Ground Hand who demonstrates proficiency in his/her work and a desire to advance to Lineman will have the opportunity to learn how to operate a bucket truck, climb utility poles with gaffs/harness, and place cable at an average height of 30ft.
What makes this work physically challenging?
-Moving around on your feet for 8-10 hours daily
-Digging with a shovel to spot existing utilities and create trenches for placing cable
-Shoveling dirt and gravel both in and out of excavated areas
-Spooling and unspooling cable--sometimes several hundred feet worth
Aerial Crew Ground Hand Requirements:
-Must be willing to travel (primarily in East-Central WI) Monday through Friday (home weekends, if not nightly)
-An insurance-acceptable driver's license required
-A restriction-free Class A CDL is preferred and worth an additional $2.00/hour. Employees that obtain their CDL after the time of hire are compensated accordingly.
Desired skills/qualities:
-(Utility) construction industry knowledge
-Safety-conscious
-Desire to learn and establish a long-term career
What are the rewards and benefits?
-Variety--no two days or job sites are the same
-On-the-job training. The company has dedicated trainers for aerial construction, directional drilling, CDL driving, and safety.
-Weekly paychecks
-Full Benefits Offered - Best in the industry!
• Health and dental insurance
• Vision discount program
• Life and short term disability insurance
• Paid Wellness Hours
• 401K with match
• Seven paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Per diem and paid hotels for qualifying travel distances
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.
Holtger Bros., Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Holtger Bros., Inc will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations, as necessary.
