Construction Laborer - Groundhand

Hunter Communications; Central Point (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability coverage

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Bonus opportunities

Generous vacation, sick and holiday

Job summary

Hunter Communications is seeking an entry-level Groundhand in the Construction Department. The role focuses on outdoor, physical labor to install poles, strand, fiber, and conduit as part of a four-person crew. Training paths in Installer, Splicer, and Engineer are highlighted.

The position requires a high school diploma, ability to lift 70 lbs, and willingness to relocate within 35 minutes of the corporate office. CDL or permit and flagging cards are preferred with training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be in excellent physical condition.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties assigned by crew lead/operator/foreman.
• Operate where required with safety and teamwork in a four-person crew.
• Install poles, strand, fiber, or conduit to support network builds.
• Travel out of town for jobs and be on call periodically.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Outdoor work in inclement weather

Teamwork

Independent judgment

Dexterity

Vision

Manual labor

On-call availability

Relocation within 35 minutes

Pre-employment drug screen

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Better Careers Start Here!

Join a company that fosters career growth through formal job training and strategic leadership development programs. The amazing career opportunities at Hunter Communications are fueled by our rapidly expanding, state-of-the-art fiber internet and world-class customer service.

At Hunter Communications, all employees are provided a rich benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. We offer very generous vacation, sick, and holiday time off, a 401k program with a generous employer match, and bonus opportunities.

Hunter Communications is searching for ambitious, hard‑working entry‑level laborers to train for a career. This position starts as entry level and within just a few years you can have the foundation for a career. This entry‑level position will give you skills, knowledge, certifications, and experience to have a career as an Installer, Splicer, Engineer, and more. This is an amazing opportunity to join a well‑established, rapidly growing company that offers a thriving environment for employees with career training, generous benefits package, and generous time off. If you're a hard‑working individual that enjoys working outdoors and doesn't mind working in inclement weather, we can train you for a great career at Hunter Communications!

Wage Details

$20 - DOE and health benefits with zero cost to employees.

Job Summary

Groundhand is the entry level position in the Construction Department. The employee will typically work four ten‑hour shifts, however, that can change. The position will also be on call periodically and travel out of town for jobs. The groundhand will require heavy lifting and physical labor to work on the four‑person team to install poles, strand, fiber, or conduit to help build the network.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Specific duties include but not limited to:


• Perform all duties assigned


• A current class A CDL or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire date


• Possess a flagging certificate or obtain one within 90 days of hire date


• Perform heavy manual labor, able to lift 70lbs on occasion
  
• Must have the ability to work as a member of a team


• A current CPR card or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire date


• Ability to think ahead and use independent judgment


• Must be willing to relocate to within 35 minutes of the corporate office.


• Ability to work in confined spaces such as crawlspaces and attics by crawling, bending, reaching, twisting


• Reports to the crew lead /operator/foreman


• Will work as a team with other crews

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Must be in excellent physical condition


• Work flexible hours, overtime, and take 24 hour on call duty rotating basis, including nights, weekends and holidays


• Work, including travel, outdoors in adverse weather conditions day or night


• Must be able to obtain medical exam certificate


• Hand and finger dexterity to carry and to use tools and equipment as necessary


• Ability to work while standing 80 - 90% of the time


• Vision: close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus; ability to differentiate between different sizes and colors of wires


• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen


• Class A CDL or permit preferable. Ability to obtain Class A permit within 90 days of hire necessary


• Flagging card preferable. But will train within 90 days of hire if necessary


• Tolerate changes in outside temperature from winter to summer and to tolerate dust, pollen, wind, snow and rain. Work in confined areas, such as but not limited to underground vaults and manholes for extended periods of time.

Hunter Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.