Ground Hand/Laborer

Zohorecruit; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Travel hotel expenses paid

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Wheeling, IL seeks a Ground Hand/Laborer for a traveling role across the Northeast. Expect long days, outdoor work in varying weather, and occasional overnight stays with hotel coverage.

Responsibilities include material handling, traffic control setup, equipment inspection, and daily reporting. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of driving experience with a clean record, and the ability to lift 80 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Skills

Able to work long hours

Outdoor work in varying weather

Team-oriented

Lifts up to 80 pounds

Able to climb ladders

Reliable and punctual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years driving experience; clean record

Two years construction experience (preferred)

Job description

We're looking for a Ground Hand/Laborer to join our crew. We are searching the area of Wheeling 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

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

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