Skilled Laborer/Groundman

MasTec Communications Group; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Skilled Laborer/Groundman to join their team. In this hands-on role, you will support various utility construction projects, ensuring high-quality service while maintaining safety standards. You will work outdoors, handling tasks like digging trenches, transporting equipment, and building cable systems. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. If you're ready to get your hands dirty and make a real impact in your community, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

Red Wing Boot Voucher

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Track record of completing work with high quality.
• Desire to learn telecom construction trade.

Responsibilities

• Support utility construction for telecom projects.
• Transport heavy equipment and build cable systems.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Problem Solving

Hands-on Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Tools

Hand Tools

Heavy Equipment

Job description

Overview

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours.

Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Responsibilities

As a Skilled Laborer/Groundman, you will support all phases of utility construction for various types of telecom projects. You believe in doing the job right. Being the best. And you're up for the challenge.

In addition, you will:

• Responsible for various manual tasks such as digging trenches, unloading building materials, and preparing job sites with use of hand tools like shovels, rakes, and picks
• Work in outdoor utility construction sites
• Transport heavy equipment to and from the job site each day
• Build and maintain aerial and underground cable systems
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise in the field
• Learn and train to use various kinds of tools and equipment

Qualifications

About You:

• Safety is a part of your day to day
• You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality
• You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands-on approach to your work
• You are looking for long term projects
• You enjoy getting your hands dirty with your team
• You have a valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• You want to learn the telecom construction trade to advance your career o Coax Splicing, Fiber Splicing, Directional Drilling, etc.
• You want to make an impact with your local community and enjoy being home daily

MOS Codes 12K, 12N,12V, 12W, 21E, 21J, 25P, 91C, 91L, 11B, 1100, 1120, 1316, 9970-9975, 0612, 2T3XX, 2E1XX, 3E2XX, 3E3XX, 9T0XX, BU, UT relate well to this position.

Hard work pays off. See what you'll get for your effort:

Compensation: $17/hr. - $22/hr.

Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Red Wing Boot Voucher

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Bereavement leave

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let's talk. Build your career with MasTec!

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.