Telecommunication Ground Hand

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel lodging provided by the company

Meal per diem: $35 / day

Overtime: time and a half after 40h

Health coverage from Day 1

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Employee ownership opportunity

Accommodations for travel as needed

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a Telecommunications Ground Hand in Hobbs, NM and surrounding areas to support aerial line construction crews. In this entry-level role, you will assist with ground-level tasks such as handling tools, setting up sites, and helping with fiber optic installations, while traveling to project locations as needed.

Candidates should have prior outdoor manual labor experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to operate handheld devices and follow safety

Qualifications

• Experience in outdoor manual labor or related field.
• Ability to walk long distances over uneven terrain in various weather.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; willingness to operate company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Lineworker support: pass tools, lower/raise equipment and materials; ground support.
• Fixture installation: assist with conduits/cables and ground-level tasks.
• Pole & infrastructure: help place/remove poles; backfill holes with hand tools.
• Setup & cleanup: establish and restore work zones; maintain site order.
• Public & landowner communication: interact professionally about site activities.

Skills

Outdoor work

Manual labor

Driver's license

Technology literacy

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations: Hobbs, NM, Albuquerque, NM, El Paso, TX, Lubbock, TX, Odessa, TX, Roswell, NM

Additional Locations: Eastern New Mexico / Western Texas

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 228979

Position Overview

We are seeking a Telecommunications Ground Hand to support our aerial line construction crews with ground-level operations. In this entry-level role, you will assist lineworkers with utility pole placements and removals, fiber optic installations, site setups, and heavy material handling. This role requires strong teamwork, the ability to follow detailed instructions, strict adherence to safety standards, and a willingness to work outdoors in variable weather conditions while traveling frequently across project locations.

Job Duties

• Lineworker Support: Pass tools, lower/raise equipment and heavy materials, and provide continuous ground support to lineworkers working at height or below ground.
• Fixture Installation: Assist crews with installing telecommunication fixtures, handling conduits/cables, and assisting with ground-level efforts.
• Pole & Infrastructure Operations: Assist line crews in placing and removing utility poles; backfill large post-removal ground holes using hand tools and shovels; assist in breaking concrete or rock around poles when necessary.
• Setup & Cleanup: Set up and break down work zones; maintain job site order and cleanliness throughout construction efforts.
• Public & Landowner Communication: Interact professionally with property owners and members of the public to ensure clear communication regarding site activities.

Qualifications

• Experience: Prior telecommunications line construction knowledge or industry training. Previous outdoor manual labor experience.
• Work Environment: Ability to work 100% outdoors in all types of weather (heat, rain, cold) and walk long distances over uneven outdoor terrain.
• License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; comfortable operating company vehicles.
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to learn and operate handheld technology and mobile software.
• Adaptability: Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working solo or as part of a team in field environments.

Compensation

• Starting Rate: $20 - $25 / hour based on experience - performance-based increases
• Lodging: Hotel lodging provided by the company through CLC - no room sharing
• Meal Per Diem: $35 / day - must work minimum 6 productive hours
• Overtime: Time and a half after 40 hours / week

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits are effective on Day 1 of employment with no waiting period - enrollment required within first 30 days.
• Insurance: Comprehensive Anthem BCBS medical plans with HSA option.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays: Paid Time Off based on position, plus 6 company-paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: 401(k) savings plan with up to a 4% company match after 1 year of employment.
• Employee Ownership: Opportunity to become a shareholder through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan after 6 months of employment.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 4-6 weeks of Paid Parental Birth Leave for birth parents and 2 weeks of Paid Bonding Leave for new parents (birth, adoption, or foster care).
• Family & Childcare Support: 10% tuition discounts at The Learning Experience and KinderCare centers, plus specialized fertility support through WINFertility.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Wolf Tree, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of utility and residential tree care services and is based in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employment Type

Permanent

Job Type

Full Time

Travel Expectations

Up to 100%