Ground Hand/Laborer

Cable Services Company, Inc.; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Ground Hand/Laborer to join their team in the telecommunications field. This role involves performing essential construction-related activities, including manual digging, cable handling, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment and be prepared to work in varying weather conditions. With a full benefits package, this opportunity offers a stable work environment and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects. If you're reliable and ready to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Travel reimbursement for overnight stays

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction experience preferred.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine construction tasks and assist with project completion.
• Ensure safety compliance and complete documentation for assignments.

Skills

Construction-related activities

Team collaboration

Manual labor

Traffic control

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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Summary

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 (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 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.
• Able 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 infractions in the past three years.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Two 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.

Work Environment

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).

Additional Information

Cable Services Company, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered. We appreciate your interest and thank all applicants.

Benefits

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