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OSP Technician/Laborer x3

Richmond, Virginia

Onsite

Contract

$23/hr - $25/hr

OSP Technician/Laborer

A growing telecommunications and utility construction company is hiring an OSP Technician/Laborer for a field-based opportunity in Richmond, VA 23222. This is a full-time position supporting outside plant (OSP) telecommunications construction projects, with hands-on work involving underground pipe and conduit installation.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in the telecommunications industry while gaining valuable field experience. We’re looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who are comfortable working outdoors, working as part of a crew, and taking direction from a Supervisor. Previous underground telecom experience is preferred, but this role is also a strong opportunity for someone with a solid work ethic who wants to learn the trade and grow their skills.

Contract Duration

Full-Time

Required Skills & Experience
  • Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
  • Ability to perform physical labor and work as part of a construction crew
  • Ability to follow directions from a Supervisor
  • Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
  • Ability to safely perform assigned job duties
  • Ability to work effectively with team members
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Previous underground telecommunications experience
  • Experience with underground construction
  • Experience placing pipe or conduit
  • OSP or utility construction experience
  • Previous experience working around construction equipment and tools
What You Will Be Doing
  • Assist with all aspects of the project as directed by the Supervisor
  • Assist team members with placing underground pipes and conduits
  • Support the crew with general construction and labor activities
  • Maintain a safe and organized work environment
  • Follow all company and job-site safety requirements
  • Assist with additional project tasks as needed

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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Specialization:

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What you didn’t know about us:

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
  • Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

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Kelly Telecom is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information click Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.

You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.