Ground Hand/Laborer

cable-services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cable Services is hiring for a position in telecommunications, focusing on on-site construction activities such as cable handling, traffic control, and material organization. The role requires individuals to have a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant driving experience, with the ability to lift up to 80 pounds.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance, and seeks reliable candidates who can work under varying weather conditions. Frequent travel may be required with overnight stays covered by the company.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outside in varying weather conditions.
• Requires at least two years of driving experience with no major infractions.
• Two years of construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction activities, including pulling cables and digging.
• Organize materials and set up traffic control.
• Complete documentation for each assignment.

Skills

Ability to work efficiently

Team collaboration

Heavy lifting (up to 80 pounds)

Reliability and responsibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Common hand tools

Traffic control signs

Job description

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

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• 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 (e.g., 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 the team complete a project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to work 10+ hours 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.
• Ability to ascend/descend a ladder or pole to connect cables or perform other tasks.
• Must be reliable, responsible and dependable with work attendance.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• At least two years’ of driving experience 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

• Requires balancing, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, hearing and talking.
• Exposed to adverse environmental conditions typical of outdoor work.

Travel

• Requires travel to projects in different cities and may involve frequent overnight stays (company pays hotel expense).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cable Services Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Location Requirement

Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position.

Benefits

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