Utility Laborer **This is an Entry-level position.** Why join us? We will train you! - Paid on-the-job training • We offer full-time positions with lots of opportunities for overtime • Hotel and Per-Diem while traveling • Transportation to and from the job site • Boot Reimbursement program offered. The Utility Laborer will perform a variety of tasks involving manual labor on highway construction projects site. We are a Career Advancement-focused company. We offer tuition reimbursement for industry-related certifications **Don't wait for opportunities to happen. Own your career! Join the ALS team and get started on a rewarding career with best-in-industry training, equipment, and serious room for advancement.** American Lighting and Signalization (ALS) provides street lighting and traffic signalization construction, maintenance, and emergency response services in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. Our major customers include state departments of transportation (DOTs), investor-owned and municipal utilities, commercial retail land developments, and commercial road contractors. Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt Pay: Starting at $17.00 per hour. Higher pay is offered based on experience. Benefits: + Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one + Retirement plan + Company-provided life insurance + Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options + Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs + Long-term disability + Pre-paid legal plan + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Paid time off + Paid holidays + Various employee discount programs and resources Essential Functions & Responsibilities: + Operate hand and power tools of all types. + Follow construction plans and instructions from supervisors. + Load and unload construction equipment + Dig trenches, backfill holes, or compact earth to prepare for construction. + Set up traffic control devices such as cones, signs, and barricades. + Help to maintain a clean and safe job site. + Perform other related and non-related duties as assigned. + Regular and timely attendance Minimum Qualifications: + Must be 18 years of age or older. + Experience operating basic construction equipment and tools. + Must be able to travel and work overtime, weekends, and nights as needed. Education & Experience: + High School Diploma is preferred. Pre-Screen: + Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check. License & Certifications: + A driver's license is preferred but not required. Physical Requirements: + **Rare** : (less than 10%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, color-vision, climbing stairs + **Occasional** : (up to 33%): stooping, squatting, climbing on/off a truck, reading, pushing, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs. + **Frequent** : (up to 66%): walking, body-twisting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, hearing-speech range, lifting, carrying, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs. + **Continuous** : (up to 100%): standing, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing, gripping, lifting 10-50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, depth perception About Us: American Lighting and Signalization (ALS) specializes in roadway lighting and traffic signalization. We serve departments of transportation (DOTs), investor-owned and municipal utilities, commercial land developers, and commercial road contractors. Headquartered in Florida, ALS operates in 14 States along the East Coast, Midwest, and Texas. **Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.** **An Equal Opportunity Employer.**