General Laborer

Hire Velocity; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Velocity is seeking a general laborer/ground hand to support telecom crews in installation, repair, and movement of cable. You will perform shoveling, reel handling, cable pulling, and site prep while prioritizing safety.

You must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing, DOT requirements, and background checks, hold a valid driver's license, and be willing to travel as needed; CDL is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs regularly.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience with hand tools and construction tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide general labor including shoveling, fiber reel spinning, and cable pulling.
• Maintain a safe working environment for the crew.
• Assist with traffic control and comply with DOT guidelines.
• Drive trucks to/from job sites (license required) and inspect equipment.
• Load and unload materials and use various hand tools.
• Follow PPE requirements and safety protocols.

Skills

Lift up to 100 lbs

Outdoor work in all weather

Valid driver's license

Drug test/DOT/background check ready

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

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 not limited to hard hat, reflective vest, and safety goggles
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 100lbs
• Ability to work in remote or congested traffic areas
• Willingness to work outdoors in every type of weather
• Ability to work alone or with crews
• Ability to work safely

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in operating various hand tools
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, DOT, and background check
• Available for work requiring travel

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• CDL
• Prior construction experience
• 21 years of age or older
• Aerial cable installation experience
• Underground construction experience
• Splicing experience
• Certified Pole Climber