Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- 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 limited to hard hat, reflective vest, and safety goggles
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Regularly lift and / or move up to 100lbsAbility to work in remote or congested traffic areasWillingness to work outdoors in every type of weatherAbility to work alone or with crewsAbility to work safelyMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience in operating various hand toolsPossess a valid driver's license with a good driving recordMust be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, DOT, and background checkAvailable for work requiring travelPREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GEDCDLPrior construction experience21 years of age or olderAerial cable installation experienceUnderground construction experienceSplicing experienceCertified Pole Climber