Underground Construction Crew Member - Wilkes Barre

Cable Services Company; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package: Health, Life, D

Job summary

Cable Services Company in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking an Underground Construction Crew Member to join our field teams performing underground work, cable handling, and site cleanup.

The job requires 10+ hour days when needed, outdoor work in varying weather, lifting up to 50–80 pounds, driving for project travel, and strict safety compliance with pre-employment drug tests and a DOT physical. Excellent reliability and ability to work independently and with a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of driving experience with no major infractions in 3 years.
• Two years of construction experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Willing to travel and stay overnight on projects.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds occasionally.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and background screen.
• Complete and pass a DOT Physical.
• Able to work in varying weather and outdoors.
• Reliable with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine underground construction tasks such as cable handling and digging.
• Stock trucks with materials for daily work.
• Organize materials, tools and equipment.
• Set up traffic control signs and cones.
• Flag and direct traffic as needed.
• Complete daily safety inspections and documentation.
• Work safely and follow company safety policies.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

10+ hour shifts

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Reliable attendance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Underground Construction Crew Member - Wilkes Barre

Wilkes Barre, United States | Posted on 08/17/2026

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

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