Telecommunication Ground Hand

Position Overview

We are seeking a Telecommunications Ground Hand to support our aerial line construction crews with ground-level operations. In this entry-level role, you will assist line workers with utility pole placements and removals, fiber optic installations, site setups, and heavy material handling.

This role requires strong teamwork, the ability to follow detailed instructions, strict adherence to safety standards, and a willingness to work outdoors in variable weather conditions while traveling frequently across project locations.

• Lineworker Support: Pass tools, lower/raise equipment and heavy materials, and provide continuous ground support to line workers working at height or below ground.
• Fixture Installation
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  Assist crews with installing telecommunication fixtures, handling conduits/cables, and assisting with ground-level efforts.
• Pole & Infrastructure Operations: Assist line crews in placing and removing utility poles; backfill large post-removal ground holes using hand tools and shovels; assist in breaking concrete or rock around poles when necessary.
• Setup & Cleanup: Set up and break down work zones; maintain job site order and cleanliness throughout construction efforts.
• Public & Landowner Communication: Interact professionally with property owners and members of the public to ensure clear communication regarding site activities.

• Experience: Prior telecommunications line construction knowledge or industry training. Previous outdoor manual labor experience.
• Work Environment:Ability to work 100% outdoors in all types of weather (heat, rain, cold) and walk long distances over uneven outdoor terrain.
• License:Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; comfortable operating company vehicles.
• Technical Aptitude:Ability to learn and operate handheld technology and mobile software.
• Adaptability:Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working solo or as part of a team in field environments.

• Starting Rate: $20 - $25 / hour based on experience - performance-based increases
• Lodging: Hotel lodging provided by the company through CLC - no room sharing
• Meal Per Diem: $35 / day- must work minimum 6 productive hours
• Overtime
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  Time and a half after 40 hours / week
• Health Coverage
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  Medical , Dental , and Vision benefits are effective on Day 1 of employment with no waiting period - enrollment required within first 30 days.
• Insurance: Comprehensive Anthem BCBS medical plans with HSA option .
• Paid Time Off & Holidays: Paid Time Off based on position, plus 6 company-paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: 401(k) savings plan with up to a 4% company match after 1 year of employment.
• Employee Ownership: Opportunity to become a shareholder through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan after 6 months of employment.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 4–6 weeks of Paid Parental Birth Leave for birth parents and 2 weeks of Paid Bonding Leave for new parents (birth, adoption, or foster care).
• Family & Childcare Support: 10% tuition discounts at The Learning Experience and Kinder Care centers, plus specialized fertility support through WIN Fertility.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

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