JDH - General Laborer

# JDH - General Laborer Plainfield, IN 46168## Overview Position Type Full Time## Description The Fiber Laborer supports day-to-day field operations by assisting fiber construction crews with a wide range of tasks across aerial, underground, new build, maintenance, and repair activities. This includes job site preparation, ground support for installation/maintenance crews, material handling, cleanup, and ensuring safe work areas. The role requires physical labor, attention to safety, and the ability to work in a team under varying outdoor conditions.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** Site Preparation & Support**  + Preparing, cleaning, and organizing the work area.  + General labor support for aerial and underground fiber construction activities.  + Ground support for crews working overhead or with underground operations.  + Digging, basic hand excavation, and assisting with exposing existing utilities as directed.  + Restoring job site areas to meet company and customer expectations.
* ** Material & Equipment Handling**  + Loading, unloading, and organizing materials, tools, and equipment.  + Transporting materials to and from the job site.  + Using basic hand tools such as shovels, picks, and utility tools.  + Supporting crews with staging materials for fiber work (aerial or underground).  + May assist with operating small equipment if trained and approved.
* ** Assisting Other Workers**  + Assisting fiber crew members with daily tasks and job functions as directed.  + Providing general ground support during aerial line work or underground construction.  + Operating hand and power tools as needed.  + Supporting new build, maintenance, and emergency repair activities.
* ** Safety and Maintenance**  + Help identify potential hazards in the field such as utilities, traffic, or unstable ground conditions.  + Ensuring tools and equipment are used safely and properly.  + Cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining tools and equipment as necessary.  + Maintaining safe, organized work zones and complying with company and OSHA requirements.
* ** Additional Duties:**  + Perform other duties as assigned by management.## Qualifications
** Required Knowledge &

Skills:

*** Physically fit and able to work in varying outdoor conditions.
* Ability to lift and carry heavy materials (50–75 lbs.).
* Proficiency with hand tools and willingness to learn additional equipment.
* Understanding of basic construction or utility work practices.
* OSHA 10 certification or willingness to obtain preferred.
* Ability to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and work as part of a team.
* May require certifications or licensure for operating certain equipment.
* Valid driver’s license;
Class A CDL preferred or willingness to participate in the company CDL program.
* Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
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