Ground Hand/Laborer

Cable Services Company; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A telecommunications service provider in Wheeling, United States, is seeking individuals for construction work involving cable handling, traffic control, and safety inspections. Candidates must have a high school diploma, at least two years of driving experience, and the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and climbing. Benefits include health and dental coverage. Applicants must pass drug tests and background checks. Only U.S. residents will be considered.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background screen.
• Complete and pass a DOT Physical.
• Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine construction activities such as digging and cable handling.
• Stock truck with materials for daily work.
• Set up traffic control signs.
• Complete safety inspections and documentation.
• Complete daily equipment safety inspections and maintenance checks.
• Document timesheets, truck reports and expense reports according to company standards.
• Work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Assist team to complete projects and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Ability to work 10+ hours

Collaborative work ethic

Ability to handle materials up to 80 pounds

Ladder climbing

Reliable attendance

Reliable attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

At least two years of driving experience

Job description

Wheeling, United States | Posted on 01/22/2026

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).

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