Ground Hand/Laborer

Zohorecruit; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Allentown, PA is seeking a Ground Hand/Laborer for a traveling position across the Northeast. Expect extended away-from-home stays with occasional local assignments.

Hourly base rate with potential production-based pay depending on the project. The role involves field work with crews on telecommunications sites and requires physical capability to handle materials and equipment, plus rigorous adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years driving experience with no major infractions in the past three years.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background screen.
• DOT physical may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine construction activities such as pulling rope, climbing ladders, using hand tools, digging with a shovel, cable handling, and general cleanup.
• Stock truck with materials to ensure adequate supply for daily work assignments.
• Organize materials, tools and equipment.
• Set up traffic control signs and cones.
• Flag and direct traffic as needed.
• Complete daily equipment safety inspections and maintenance checks.
• Complete required company documentation (timesheet, truck report, expense report).
• Perform work safely and comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties to help the team complete a project.

Skills

Lifts up to 80 lbs

Team player

Dependable

Willing to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allentown, United States

We're looking for a Ground Hand/Laborer to join our crew. We are searching the area of Allentown for our next potential Ground Hand/Laborer. This is a traveling position; our crews work job sites throughout the Northeast, and candidates should expect to be away from home for extended stretches, including multiple nights during the week. Any local or nearby assignments should be considered the exception rather than the rule.

The rate listed for this position is the hourly base rate. Some of our work is production-based, which can pay above that base rate depending on the project.

Summary

This position will work with crews performing work in the telecommunications field.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform routine construction related activities such as pulling a rope, climbing ladders, using common hand tools, manual digging with a shovel, cable handling, and general clean up
  
• Stock truck with materials to ensure adequate supply for daily work assignments
  
• Organize materials, tools and equipment
  
• Set up traffic control signs and cones
  
• Flag and/or direct traffic as needed
  
• Complete daily equipment safety inspections and maintenance checks
  
• Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (i.e. timesheet, truck report, expense report)
  
• Perform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures
  
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned in order to help team complete a project
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to work 10+ hour in a day, when necessary
  
• Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions
  
• Ability to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a team environment
  
• Capable of moving materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
  
• Able to ascend/descend a ladder or pole to connect cables or other tasks
  
• Must be reliable, responsible and dependable with work attendance
  

Required Education and Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certification
  
• Must have at least two years' of driving experience along with no major driving infractions in the previous three years'
  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Two (2) years' of construction experience
  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background screen
  
• Complete and pass a DOT Physical
  

Physical Demands

This position typically requires: balancing, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, hearing, and talking.

Working conditions: The employee will be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as is typical when working outdoors).

While performing this job, an employee is exposed to varying weather conditions.

Travel

This position requires travel which could include traveling to projects in different cities and may involve frequent overnight stays (company pays hotel expense).

Cable Services Company, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity

Requirements

Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.

• Full Benefits Package: Health, Life, Dental, and Vision