6 Skilled Trades jobs in Grand Prairie

We build and operate fiber networks and provide transformative multi-Gigabit internet access to homes and businesses in small and medium-sized communities across the Southeast and Midwest U.S. position follows a union bidding process.***
**About the Role:**
The Construction Technician-Line Worker is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining poles, cables and conduits; installing aerial and buried cables with associated hardware as required to build jobs; the running of fiber optic, copper and other necessary cable in the telecommunications space, both aerial and in underground infrastructure, such as manholes; maintaining the safety of the crew by providing direction regarding procedures, road safety, manhole safety, attending safety meetings as requested; maintaining material inventory, DOT vehicle inspection; operate heavy machinery; and other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, splicing copper and fiber cable and any tasks associated with splicing cable. The job will include work on weekends, holidays, standby and unscheduled hours, and overtime. Travel is required and may be over 50% of the year depending on the business needs. This is a safety sensitive position.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Install, repair, and maintain poles.
+ Install aerial cables (fiber and copper); set-up service for customers, installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment as requested.
+ Measure signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment.
+ Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
+ Access specific areas to string lines or install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or appliances, using bucket trucks, or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels, trenches, or crawl spaces.
+ String cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pull lines to proper tension using jacks, hoist, and other equipment as necessary.
+ Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
+ Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string it through conduits running through trenches/manholes as requested and required.
+ Pull cable through ducts by hand or with winches.
+ Ability to use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks, bucket trucks, back hoes, trenchers, or cable plows.
+ Dig trenches for underground wires or cables.
+ Understand staking sheets and blueprints.
+ Perform work in accordance with industry standards. Be familiar with RUS standards, read and follow design engineers' instructions and specifications, maintain the scope of work on the project and adhere to safety procedures.
+ Prepare engineering field notes. Interpret buried underground and aerial telecom facilities in records, on maps and in the field with clarity and detail and make recommendations for changes in running line or construction methodologies.
+ Participate in engineering, permit and construction processes as required.
+ Perform routine maintenance. Recognize and repair route issues including but not limited to, and hole cleanup, sign placement, and weed control as required.
+ Fill and tamp holes, using cement, earth, and tamping devices.
+ Splice copper and fiber cables and tasks associated with splicing.
+ Other work as assigned.
**Desired Qualifications:**
+ 5 or more years of experience
+ OSHA 10 Hour Safety Course and Buck Squeeze (Pole Climbing Certifications)
+ Proficient at operating various Construction Equipment
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Pole climbing certification.
+ Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds.
+ Ability to work in all weather conditions, year-round.
+ Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
+ Ability to work an on-call schedule rotation as well as days/nights/overnights/weekends/holidays/overtime, as needed.
+ Valid driver's license
+ Minimum qualifications to obtain a CDL.
+ Ability to pass DOT certification.
+ Ability to Travel
+ Exceptional time-management and attention to detail to complete all paperwork accurately and on-time.
**Physical Tasks** - Standing Continuously: 67-100% | Walking Continuously: 67 - 100% | Sitting Occasionally: 0-33%
**Driving** - Car: Occasionally: 0-33% | Van: Continuously: 67-100% | CMV: Occasionally: 0-33% | Climbing: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Continuously: 67-100% | Crouching: Continuously: 67-100%| Pushing-Pulling: Continuously: 67-100% |Carrying: Continuously: 67-100% | Reaching Above Head: Continuously: 67-100% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% | >15-30 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% | >30+ lbs: Continuously: 67-100%
**Repetitive Hand Action** : >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100% |Operate Foot Control: Continuously: 67-100%
**Audio Visual Needs** - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%| Far Vision: Continuously: 67-100% |Peripheral Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: Continuously: 67-100%
**Exposures to** : Cold: Frequently: 34-66%, Heat: Frequently: 34-66%, Dampness: Frequently: 34-66%, Heights: Frequently: 34-66%, Vibration: Frequently: 34-66%, Skin Irritants: Frequently: 34-66%, Lung Irritants: Dust: Frequently: 34-66%, Fumes/Gases: Frequently: 34-66%,
**Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment** : Test Equipment, Ladders, Climbing Hooks, Hand and Power Tools, Van, Buried power equipment, Digger Derrick and other applicable heavy-duty equipment.
**Types of Driver's License Required** : Driver's License, ability to obtain CDL License.
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**Our Benefits:**
+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
+ 401K Plan
+ Health & Flexible Savings Account
+ Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
+ Educational Assistance Plan
Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.
Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
**Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:** Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti's network. _If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email as soon as possible for information on Uniti's foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements._
**Notice to Applicants:** Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to criminal background check, drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate's written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. A prior criminal record will NOT automatically disqualify a candidate but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering a number of factors, including but not limited to the nature and specific duties of the position. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.
**Job Details**
**Job Family** **Bargaining**
**Job Function** **Construction**
**Pay Type** **Hourly**

Job DescriptionJob Description

Conducts a variety of maintenance functions for the Haltom City Public Works Department; operates and maintains departmental equipment and tools; and performs other related duties as assigned. There are opportunities to advance within the Public Works Construction Division or in other divisions within Public Works.

Examples of Duties:

• Repairs, maintains, and installs water mains, service lines, storm drains, valves, water meters, fire hydrants, and/or sprinklers.
• Locates underground utilities as assigned.
• Repairs and resurfaces City streets; lays asphalt and concrete; backfills trenches and curbs.
• Installs and/or repairs traffic barricades as assigned.
• Performs duties such as lays sod, trims trees and hedges.
• Participates in the demolition of vacant and/or hazardous properties; removes demo materials from worksites.
• Operates equipment including bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, loaders, rollers, dump trucks, and water trucks; cleans equipment and performs preventative maintenance.
• Transports materials and equipment to and from jobsites; loads and unloads trailers.
• Fabricates tools and other types of devices; performs welding as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Typical Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent, and one year public works maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Depending on area of assignment, other specialized certifications or licenses may be required. Must possess a valid Class A Texas Driver's License.

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Conducts a variety of maintenance functions for the Haltom City Public Works Department; operates and maintains departmental equipment and tools; and performs other related duties as assigned. There are opportunities to advance within the Public Works Construction Division or in other divisions within Public Works.

Examples of Duties:

• Repairs, maintains, and installs water mains, service lines, storm drains, valves, water meters, fire hydrants, and/or sprinklers.
• Locates underground utilities as assigned.
• Repairs and resurfaces City streets; lays asphalt and concrete; backfills trenches and curbs.
• Installs and/or repairs traffic barricades as assigned.
• Performs duties such as lays sod, trims trees and hedges.
• Participates in the demolition of vacant and/or hazardous properties; removes demo materials from worksites.
• Operates equipment including bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, loaders, rollers, dump trucks, and water trucks; cleans equipment and performs preventative maintenance.
• Transports materials and equipment to and from jobsites; loads and unloads trailers.
• Fabricates tools and other types of devices; performs welding as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Typical Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent, and one year public works maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Depending on area of assignment, other specialized certifications or licenses may be required. Must possess a valid Class A Texas Driver's License.

_Burleson, TX, USA_ | _Hourly_ | _20.00 per hour Paid Weekly, Weekly Production Bonus_ | _Full Time_
_| Champion offers a full range of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, paid Vacation, Holidays and more._
**Good Life Begins With A Good Company**
**FLSA Status:** Non-exempt
**Summary** Looking for experienced construction workers that will work under General supervision, work on the production line to build manufactured housing, as part of a team, and perform quality work at a fast moving and consistent manner.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
+ Performs all manual labor in the area to which assigned.
+ Keeps area neat and clean.
+ Read and use a tape measure
+ Read blue prints and orders
+ Communicate well with coworkers
+ Use hand tools, air tools, and electrical tools
**Competencies**
+ Must have a strong work ethic
+ Must have the ability to work quickly and methodically
+ Must understand safety procedures
+ Must have good teamwork skills
+ Must live the Champion Operating Principles
**Qualifications**
+ Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Previous experience in manufacturing/modular housing desired.
**Physical Demands** 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
_Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program._
Must be able to pass a 7 Panel Drug Screen.

Job Description

Job Description

Good Life Begins With A Good Company

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Summary Looking for experienced construction workers that will work under General supervision, work on the production line to build manufactured housing, as part of a team, and perform quality work at a fast moving and consistent manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs all manual labor in the area to which assigned.
• Keeps area neat and clean.
• Read and use a tape measure
• Read blue prints and orders
• Communicate well with coworkers
• Use hand tools, air tools, and electrical tools

Competencies

• Must have a strong work ethic
• Must have the ability to work quickly and methodically
• Must understand safety procedures
• Must have good teamwork skills
• Must live the Champion Operating Principles

Qualifications

• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in manufacturing/modular housing desired.

Physical Demands 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.

Must be able to pass a 7 Panel Drug Screen.

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