Aerial Ground Hand

Verità Telecommunications Corporation; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health plans: PPO/HMO/HSA

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Short & long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Verità Telecommunications Corporation in Northville, MI is seeking an Aerial Ground Hand to support aerial construction crews. Responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, cable placement, and site setup with traffic control, while maintaining safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, outdoor work in varying weather, and use of hand and power tools to support fiber optic and copper infrastructure installations. CDL preferred but not required in all projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in telecommunications, utility, construction, or general labor environments preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• CDL or willingness to obtain a CDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support aerial construction crews with the installation and maintenance of fiber optic and copper telecommunications infrastructure.
• Load, unload, and transport tools, equipment, and materials to and from job sites.
• Assist with strand placement, cable pulling, lashing operations, and pole transfers.
• Perform job site setup, including traffic control and safety zone establishment.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other equipment required to complete assigned tasks.
• Assist with digging, trenching, material staging, and site cleanup activities.
• Conduct pre-job safety inspections and participate in daily safety meetings.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles in good working condition.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support construction operations.

Skills

Outdoor work

Team collaboration

Safety minded

Team player

Valid driver’s license preferred

CDL or willingness to obtain

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Full Time Manual Labor Northville, MI, Northville, MI, US

The Aerial Ground Hand is responsible for supporting aerial telecommunications construction crews in the installation, maintenance, and repair of aerial fiber optic and copper infrastructure. This role assists with material handling, job site setup, cable placement activities, traffic control, and general labor duties while ensuring all safety and quality standards are met. The Aerial Ground Hand works closely with Linemen and Foremen to support the successful completion of telecommunications projects.

Financial Well Being

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and annual merit increases
• 401(k) with company match
• Choice of various PPO, HMO, and HSA-accompanied plans

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave

Planning for the unexpected

• Short and long-term disability insurance paid by the company

Key Responsibilities

• Support aerial construction crews with the installation and maintenance of fiber optic and copper telecommunications infrastructure
• Load, unload, and transport tools, equipment, and materials to and from job sites
• Assist with strand placement, cable pulling, lashing operations, and pole transfers
• Perform job site setup, including traffic control and safety zone establishment
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other equipment required to complete assigned tasks
• Assist with digging, trenching, material staging, and site cleanup activities
• Conduct pre-job safety inspections and participate in daily safety meetings
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles in good working condition
• Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently
• Perform other duties as assigned to support construction operations

Qualifications

• Previous experience in telecommunications, utility, construction, or general labor environments preferred
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Experience with hand tools and power tools
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of a team
• Valid driver's license preferred
• CDL or willingness to obtain a CDL is a plus

Preferred Skills

• Experience as an Aerial Ground Hand, Laborer, or Utility Construction Worker
• Traffic control experience
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Knowledge of telecommunications safety standards
• Variable weather conditions
• May require travel depending on project location
• Extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, and manual labor activities throughout the workday