Ground Hand/Laborer

Cable Services Company, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Lancaster, United States is seeking a field technician to support crews performing telecom construction. The role involves hands-on tasks, material stocking, traffic control setup, and safety compliance to ensure project progress.

The ideal candidate works long days, outdoors in varying weather, lifts up to 80 pounds, and collaborates with teammates. A high school diploma and driving history meeting company standards are required, with pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Requires long hours (10+ hours) when necessary.
• Must work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to move materials/equipment up to 80 pounds.
• Climb ladders/poles to connect cables or perform tasks.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine construction tasks such as cable handling and tool use.
• Stock truck with materials for daily work.
• Organize materials, tools and equipment.
• Set up traffic control signs and cones.
• Flag and direct traffic as needed.
• Complete daily safety and job documentation.
• Work safely following company policies.
• Assist team to complete projects.

Skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Team collaboration

Ladder/climb

Safety awareness

Reliable attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years driving experience with clean record

Job description

Lancaster, United States | Posted on 07/08/2026

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).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Benefits

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