• Ability to use mini-excavator and other plant equipment to install underground facilities.
• Understand how to effectively set up a job site. (Equipment placement, reel trailer placement)
• Understand how to expose (pothole) other utilities.
• Understand the underground locating process.
• Understand clearances from the other utilities, ground, road, highway, sidewalk, and non-pedestrian areas.
• Knowledge and ability to properly transport, handle and place conduits (rolled and stick)
• Knowledge and ability to transport fiber reels.
• Knowledge and ability to properly install fiber cables in conduits.
• Knowledge and ability to properly set and secure pedestal and vaults
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints.
• Understand and follow OSHA safety requirements to complete the job(s) safely and effectively.
• Communicate by phone frequently throughout the workday.
• Follow direction(s) specifically delivered from crew leader.
• Performs other duties as assigned.