Skilled Laborer/Groundman

SEFNCO Communications Inc; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Red Wing Boot Voucher

Job summary

MasTec Communications Group seeks a Skilled Laborer/Groundman to support aerial and underground outside plant telecommunications construction. Responsibilities include trenching, fiber and conduit work, pole operations, and service drops in a dynamic field environment.

You will collaborate with foremen, assist with material handling, and ensure safety practices. Valid DL and ability to obtain a DOT med card are required; CDL is preferred. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and time off.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn telecom construction trades and advance career.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a DOT medical card (CDL preferred).
• Reading maps, drawings, and schematics required.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions from Foreman or Supervisor to complete field labor tasks safely.
• Assist with shoveling, site cleanup, and material handling.
• Monitor excavation work to prevent utility strikes.
• Operate or assist with trucks, trailers, and equipment as trained.
• Adhere to safety procedures and wear protective gear.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading schematics

Outdoor endurance

Equipment operation

Safety-minded

Job description

Overview

As a Skilled Laborer/Groundman, you will support aerial and underground outside plant (OSP) telecommunications construction projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Work may include fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) installations, conduit and manhole construction, trenching, plowing, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), micro-trenching, vacuum excavation, cable pulling and blowing, aerial construction, pole work, and service drop installation, depending on project requirements and terrain.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• Follow directions from the Foreman or Supervisor to complete field labor tasks safely and efficiently
• Assist with shoveling, brush clearing, site cleanup, landscaping, vehicle washing, loading/unloading, and material handling
• Monitor excavation work to prevent utility strikes
• Follow safety procedures and use required protective equipment
• Operate or assist with trucks, trailers, and equipment, as trained
• Handle inventory, tools, and equipment safely and follow jobsite procedures
• Climb poles safely when trained and certified

About you:

You are safety-minded, dependable, and comfortable working outdoors in all weather and challenging conditions. You take pride in quality work, enjoy solving problems, and willingly contribute on a hands-on team.

• You want to learn the telecom construction trade to advance your career, like equipment operation, aerial lineman, Coax Splicing, Fiber Splicing, Directional Drilling, etc.
• You have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a DOT med card for driving purposes (CDL is highly preferred; Applicants are subject to an MVR review, and must meet company standards for a safe driving record)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs
• Ability to read maps, drawings, diagrams, and schematics
• Climbing certification or related experience is preferred (required for pole work assignments)
• Overhead or underground outside plant fiber construction experience, is preferred
• Knowledge of overhead materials, clearance codes, and network design, is preferred
• Flagger certification preferred or ability to obtain it, as needed

We are a proud partner of the DoW SkillBridge program for transitioning service members. MOS Codes 25L, 12N, 3E2X1, and BU, align well with this role.

Qualifications

Refer someone who delivers excellence just like you and receive a $1,000 referral incentive when they become a permanent hire!

At MasTec Communications Group, a division of Fortune 500 company MasTec, Inc., we build for the future - building yours and ours together. You will develop new skills, work in a safety-focused environment, and help expand the technology that connects our communities. If this sounds like you, build your career with MasTec.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, ESPP, life insurance, disability coverage, Red Wing Boot Voucher, paid time off, paid holidays, family/medical leave, and paid sick time. To help keep the company and employees safe, work vehicles may be equipped with GPS tracking and front and rear cameras.

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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