Line/Ground Worker

Swyft Fiber; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and company holidays

401(k) retirement plan with employer‑m

Professional development opportunities

Stable regional company environment

Job summary

Swyft Fiber is hiring for a Line/Ground Worker to support telecom construction, installation, maintenance, and repair crews in Carlyss, LA. You will assist with fiber optic work, equipment handling, and ground-related construction activities in varying weather conditions.

The role requires physical work outdoors, travel to job sites, and adherence to safety policies. Previous construction or telecom experience is preferred but not required; a valid driver's license may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in construction, telecommunications, utility, electrical, or general labor preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record may be required.
• Ability to travel to assigned job sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist line/construction crews with installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of telecommunications facilities.
• Assist with placement, handling, securing, and preparation of fiber optic cable, conduit, poles, and other materials.
• Prepare and maintain work areas for construction and maintenance activities.
• Assist with digging, trenching, pulling cable, and other ground-related construction activities.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize tools, materials, and equipment at job sites.
• Operate hand tools and equipment safely as trained.
• Assist with traffic control and safety equipment at work sites.
• Locate and identify underground utilities and existing infrastructure.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the day.
• Report unsafe conditions or incidents promptly.
• Perform basic maintenance on tools, vehicles, and equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

FLSA Classification: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Reports To: Combo Tech Manager

Location: Carlyss, LA

Job Summary:

The Line/Ground Worker provides hands‑on support to telecommunications construction, installation, maintenance, and repair crews. This position performs general ground and field work and assists with the installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of fiber optic and related telecommunications infrastructure.

The Line/Ground Worker assists crew members with tools, equipment, materials, work‑site preparation, cable placement, construction activities, and traffic control. The position is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment and following all company safety policies and procedures.

This position requires the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, perform physically demanding work, travel to various job sites, and follow written and verbal instructions.

• Assist line and construction crews with the installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of telecommunications facilities.
• Assist with the placement, handling, securing, and preparation of fiber optic cable, conduit, poles, hardware, and other construction materials.
• Prepare and maintain work areas for construction and maintenance activities.
• Assist with digging, trenching, boring, pulling cable, backfilling, and other ground‑related construction activities as directed.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize tools, materials, and equipment at job sites.
• Safely operate hand tools and other equipment for which the employee has been trained and authorized.
• Assist with setting up and maintaining traffic control, work‑zone signage, cones, barriers, and other safety equipment as required.
• Assist with locating and identifying underground utilities and other existing infrastructure.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the workday.
• Properly secure tools, materials, equipment, and work areas at the completion of work.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and experienced line and construction personnel.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, property damage, accidents, injuries, and near misses.
• Perform basic maintenance and care of company tools, vehicles, and equipment as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with crew members, contractors, property owners, customers, and other personnel encountered in the field.
• Assist with emergency restoration and service outage activities, including work outside of normal business hours when required.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous construction, telecommunications, utility, electrical, or general labor experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record may be required.
• Ability to successfully complete required pre‑employment screening and meet company safety requirements.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability and willingness to travel to assigned job sites as required.

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

This is primarily a field‑based position. Work is performed outdoors and may involve exposure to heat, cold, rain, dust, noise, uneven terrain, traffic, construction equipment, and other field conditions. Employees are expected to use all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with established safety requirements.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical requirements may include:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work on uneven terrain for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and access job‑site locations as required.
• Ability to work around and near construction equipment, vehicles, overhead utilities, underground utilities, and other field hazards.
• Ability to work in confined areas, hand holes, or similar locations when required by assigned duties and properly trained to do so.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks and use hand tools for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely at heights or around elevated work areas when required and properly trained.
• Willingness to travel to job sites throughout the assigned service area, including rural and remote locations.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency call‑outs when required.

Safety Responsibilities

Safety is an essential responsibility of this position. The Line/Ground Worker is expected to:

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Properly use all required PPE and safety equipment.
• Participate in required safety meetings and training.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, property damage, and near misses.
• Follow proper procedures for working around underground and overhead utilities.
• Maintain awareness of traffic, equipment, environmental, and other job‑site hazards.
• Never operate equipment or perform work for which the employee has not been properly trained or authorized.

Work Schedule

• This is a full‑time position with a variable work schedule based on business and operational needs.
• Employees must be available to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and non‑standard shifts as needed.
• On‑call participation is required, including responding to after‑hours emergency call‑outs.
• Work schedules may be adjusted at management’s discretion to support field operations, customer service demands, project deadlines, emergency restoration efforts, and other business needs.
• Flexibility in scheduling is an essential function of this position.
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan options with employer matching
• Professional development opportunities and training opportunities
• Stable and growing regional company environment

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding, Medium‑Heavy position requiring prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, reaching, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; the ability to work at elevated heights and on uneven terrain; and the ability to safely operate tools, equipment, ladders, and vehicles. The position requires working outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions and may involve work in remote locations.

Post‑Offer Physical Assessment

Due to the physical demands of this position, all candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to successfully complete a post‑offer, pre‑placement functional capacity evaluation to verify their ability to safely perform the essential physical functions of the job.

Swyft Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is safety‑sensitive and subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements, including DOT regulations where applicable.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, or working conditions. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by management based on business and operational needs.

The Company reserves the right to modify this job description as business needs change.