Ground Hand/Laborer

cable-services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

cable-services is seeking candidates for a position performing telecommunication construction work in Lackawanna County, Scranton. Responsibilities include routine construction, ensuring material supply, and setting up traffic controls while maintaining safety standards.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of driving experience. A full benefits package including health, life, dental, and vision is provided. Applicants must reside in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 10+ hours a day when necessary.
• Reliable attendance and responsibility required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and DOT Physical.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine construction activities in telecommunications.
• Ensure adequate supply of materials for daily assignments.
• Set up traffic control signs and direct traffic when necessary.

Skills

Efficiency in team environment

Reliability and dependability

Ability to handle materials/equipment up to 80 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certification

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.