Underground Construction Crew Member

Cable Services Company, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package: Health, Life, D

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Wilkes-Barre, PA, seeks a construction laborer to support crews in underground work. Expect long days outdoors in varying weather, with strict safety and documentation requirements.

Travel to projects may be needed; you will lift up to 80 pounds and climb ladders. Responsibilities include organizing materials, setting up traffic control, and assisting with equipment and truck readiness.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of driving experience with no major infractions in the previous three years.
• Two years of construction experience preferred.
• Willing to travel out of town with occasional overnight stays to projects.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background screen.
• Complete and pass a DOT Physical.

Responsibilities

• Pull routine construction tasks such as pulling a rope, climbing ladders, using hand tools, digging, cable handling, and general cleanup.
• Stock truck with materials to ensure adequate daily supply.
• Organize materials, tools, and equipment.
• Set up traffic control signs and cones; flag and/or direct traffic as needed.
• Complete daily equipment safety inspections and maintenance checks.
• Accurately complete all required company documentation (timesheets, truck reports, expense reports).
• Work safely and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties to help the team complete a project.

Skills

Long hours

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Lift 80 pounds

Ladder/pole climb

Reliability/attendance

Education

Two years driving experience (no major infractions in 3 years)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wilkes Barre, United States | Posted on 07/08/2026

This position will work with crews performing work in underground construction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Perform routine construction-related activities such as pulling a rope, climbing ladders, using common hand tools, manual digging with a shovel, cable handling, and general cleanup.
• Stock truck with materials to ensure an adequate supply for daily work assignments.
• Organize materials, tools, and equipment.
• Set up traffic control signs and cones.
• Flag and/or direct traffic as needed.
• Complete daily equipment safety inspections and maintenance checks.
• Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (i.e., timesheet, truck report, expense report).
• Perform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned in order to help the team complete a project.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to work 10+ hours in a day when necessary.
• Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Capable of moving materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Able to ascend/descend a ladder or pole to connect cables or for other tasks.
• Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable with work attendance.

Required Education and Experience

• Must have at least two years of driving experience along with no major driving infractions in the previous three years.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Two (2) years of construction experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Must be willing and able to travel out of town with occasional overnight stays to assigned projects.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background screen.
• Complete and pass a DOT Physical.

Physical Demands

This position typically requires: balancing, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, hearing, and talking.

Working Conditions

• The employee will be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as is typical when working outdoors).
• While performing this job, an employee is exposed to varying weather conditions.

Travel

• This position may require travel, which could include traveling to projects in different cities and overnight stays.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.

Full Benefits Package: Health, Life, Dental, and Vision