Placer job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example placer requirements on a job description
Placer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in placer job postings.
Sample placer requirements
- Experience in placer mining
- Knowledge of placer mining equipment
- Ability to operate heavy machinery
- Physical fitness and stamina
- Willingness to work in remote locations
Sample required placer soft skills
- Strong communication skills
- Team player mentality
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
Placer job description example 1
Tilson placer job description
Tilson is on a mission to build America's information infrastructure and we are seeking individuals from across the country to join us. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for eleven years in a row, Tilson is a high growth team of driven professionals with a national practice. We build high-performing teams who take on the largest and most impactful projects for our clients.
The Cable Placer is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at a construction site. They will load and unload tools or raw materials, or pieces of equipment and digging or filling in pits throughout the construction process. They will pull and place cable through underground duct.
Responsibilities
Trench, place duct, pull cable, and direct bury main-line and drops Locate & verify all utilities before construction Perform restoration back to existing conditions At a minimum, the position requires a good working knowledge of telecommunications construction, familiarity with Horizontal Directional Drills and aerial buck trucks, ability to use cable placement equipment and tools, ability to identify and troubleshoot problems Individuals must be able to read prints and have knowledge of the aerial/underground process
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Strong work ethic Entry level skillset with less than 3 years experience Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude Valid US driver's license Able to work in a fast-paced environment The ability to work safely, with or without supervision
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
We accomplish our mission with a team of experts working collaboratively on meaningful, impactful projects for our clients. Our team environment fosters intellectual curiosity, motivates employees, and cultivates talented people who work with purpose, mastery and autonomy. We strive to listen to our clients, partner with them as a team, and accept their goals as our own.
Tilson believes in Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Professionalism, Respect, and Composure. To learn more about Tilson, the benefits we offer and our values, we invite you visit our website or visit our LinkedIn, Glassdoor, or Facebook pages for an inside glimpse at our culture.
Successful candidates will be required to submit to criminal background check and may be subject to a drug screen.
Tilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.
The Cable Placer is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at a construction site. They will load and unload tools or raw materials, or pieces of equipment and digging or filling in pits throughout the construction process. They will pull and place cable through underground duct.
Responsibilities
Trench, place duct, pull cable, and direct bury main-line and drops Locate & verify all utilities before construction Perform restoration back to existing conditions At a minimum, the position requires a good working knowledge of telecommunications construction, familiarity with Horizontal Directional Drills and aerial buck trucks, ability to use cable placement equipment and tools, ability to identify and troubleshoot problems Individuals must be able to read prints and have knowledge of the aerial/underground process
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Strong work ethic Entry level skillset with less than 3 years experience Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude Valid US driver's license Able to work in a fast-paced environment The ability to work safely, with or without supervision
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
We accomplish our mission with a team of experts working collaboratively on meaningful, impactful projects for our clients. Our team environment fosters intellectual curiosity, motivates employees, and cultivates talented people who work with purpose, mastery and autonomy. We strive to listen to our clients, partner with them as a team, and accept their goals as our own.
Tilson believes in Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Professionalism, Respect, and Composure. To learn more about Tilson, the benefits we offer and our values, we invite you visit our website or visit our LinkedIn, Glassdoor, or Facebook pages for an inside glimpse at our culture.
Successful candidates will be required to submit to criminal background check and may be subject to a drug screen.
Tilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.
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Updated March 14, 2024