Groundsman

UniTek Global Services, Inc.; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UniTek Global Services, Inc. is seeking a Groundsman to support a construction team responsible for trenching, plowing, and placing communication and fiber optic cables, conduits, and related facilities. The role involves manual tasks as part of a field crew in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities include opening trenches, pulling cable, and sod replacement on easements, with a focus on safety and teamwork in a physically demanding setting.

Qualifications

• Basic command of the English language to understand safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Opens trenches, backfills and compacts trenches using hand tools and power equipment.
• Pulls cable and wire through trenches and structural areas of buildings.
• Removes and replaces sod on easements.

Skills

Basic English

Outdoor/physical work

Teamwork

Job description

The Groundsman is a member of a construction team that is responsible for trenching, plowing, and placing communication cable, fiber optic cable, conduits and other associated facilities.

Requirements

-Opens trenches, backfills and compacts trenches using hand tools and power equipment.

-Pulls cable and wire through trenches and structural areas of buildings.

-Removes and replaces sod on easements.

Position Requirements:

-Must have a basic command of the English language to understand the safety requirements of the position

-Proven track record of working outdoors in a physically demanding environment

-Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with coworkers