General Laborer

The general laborer or ground hand is responsible for supporting the crews by performing work related to the installation, repair, or movement of telecommunications cable.

• Provide general labor skills including but not limited to shoveling, spinning a fiber reel, and pulling cable
• Maintain and promote a safe working environment for yourself and the other members of your team
• Assist withs traffic control and barriers
• Direct traffic flow in accordance with local DOT guidelines
• Manually rotating a reel containing fiber optic conduit or other material
• Assist with work site preparations to include shoveling, raking etc.
• Check oil and fuel levels on trucks and equipment
• Manually load and unload materials
• Safely utilize various construction hand tools
• Pull lashing equipment down cable lines to secure wires
• Pull out cable lines and other equipment used in installing cable wires
• Drive truck to/from job locations (with the proper licensing requirements)
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) while working including but not not limited to hard hat, reflective vest, and safety goggles
• Other duties as assigned

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 100lbs
• Ability to work in remote or congested traffic areas
• Willingness to work outdoors in every type of weather
• Ability to work alone or with crews
• Ability to work safely

• Experience in operating various hand tools
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, DOT, and background check
• Available for work requiring travel

• High School Diploma or GED
• CDL
• Prior construction experience
• 21 years of age or older
• Aerial cable installation experience
• Underground construction experience
• Splicing experience
• Certified Pole Climber