Ground Hand/Laborer

Cable Services Company, Inc.; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A telecommunications firm in Wheeling seeks candidates for fieldwork roles focused on construction activities. Responsibilities include performing physical tasks, ensuring safety compliance, and managing work documentation. A high school diploma and driving experience are required. Additional benefits include health and dental coverage. This position involves outdoor work in varied weather conditions and may require travel for projects.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of driving experience without major infractions.
• Construction experience is preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
• Must maintain reliable attendance and be able to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine construction activities and manage tools.
• Set up traffic control and ensure safety compliance.
• Complete necessary documentation for work assignments.
• Set up traffic control signs and cones; flag or direct traffic as needed.
• Complete daily equipment safety inspections and maintain records.
• Perform work safely and comply with safety policies; assist team to complete projects.

Skills

Ability to work 10+ hours

Willingness to work outside

Ability to move materials/equipment up to 80 pounds

Team collaboration

Reliable and responsible attendance

Reliability/attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wheeling, United States | Posted on 11/25/2025

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