Construction Technician

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment including trucks, tractors, mini-excavators, boring machines, trenchers, and forklifts
• Install, maintain, and repair copper and fiber-optic services within underground conduit systems
• Use various hand and power tools to complete construction tasks and assignments
• Manually locate buried utility lines and use testing equipment to ensure safety in utility access holes
• Climb utility poles and lift equipment weighing up to 45 lbs.
• Submit daily time reporting tasks using a laptop computer
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to meet customer needs

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Class A CDL license with a safe driving record
• Proven construction experience, including knowledge of heavy equipment and safety requirements
• Competence with hand and power tools
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and DOT physical
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions and perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, and lifting

Benefits

• Company-paid dental, long-term disability, and group life insurance
• Medical, prescription drug, and vision plans available
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous annual company contributions
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays
• Paid training and discounted company products and services

About the Company

Smithville Communications is a locally grown, family-owned technology company based in the heart of Southern Indiana. For more than 100 years, we have provided cutting-edge technology services to our neighbors, maintaining a commitment to being a "live-where-we-work" organization that stands by our products.