Aerial Groundman (Laborer)

As an Arial Groundman/Laborer , you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community.

Responsibilities:

As an Arial Groundman/Laborer , you are responsible for providing general labor for aerial and underground construction projects.

In addition, you will:

• Be responsible for various manual tasks such as digging trenches, unloading building materials, and preparing job sites with use of hand tools like shovels, rakes, and picks
• Perform fiber blowing operations as directed, assisting in the installation of fiber optic cable in conduits using fiber-blowing equipment
• Conduct general labor on construction sites
• Conduct placement of conduit as directed by Foreman or Supervisor
• Be involved in map reading and directions
• Support with trench digging and closing
• Support with the movement of materials and vehicles as directed by Foreman or Supervisor
• Conduct maintenance services as directed by Foreman
• Perform all duties according to prescribed safety procedures and uses appropriate safety equipment
• Be involved with vehicle and equipment operations from trucks to other equipment as directed and certified
• Tow various trailers with flatbed trucks
• Conduct Aerial/Underground work as needed and directed and as trained
• Troubleshoot RF and Fiber line and or equipment issues
• Construct and repair underground RF and Fiber service
• Learn how to read and construct from a design schematic of map
• Learn all inventory and equipment required for these projects
• As applicable, learn and be certified on the use of equipment: Line truck, Bucket truck, Cable Reel equipment, Saws and drills
• Climb poles with climbing equipment safely
• Move and relocate RF and Fiber service
• Be familiar with NESC (National Electrical Safety Commission) safety guidelines

Qualifications:

• Must have experience operating equipment such as: Digger Derrick, Mini-Ex, Vermeer equipment, Placer Trucks, and Missiles
• CDL license preferred (required for certain positions)
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Commitment to safety at all times
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Physical ability to perform manual labor and operate equipment
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

Compensation of $25-30 per hour, depending on the experience

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance