Underground Laborer/Groundman

Bianchi Electric; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MasTec Communications Group is seeking an Underground Laborer/Groundman to support OSP telecom construction projects, including FTTH, trenching, cable pulling, and pole work. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on learning in a dynamic outdoor environment.

You will perform various field tasks under supervision, manage equipment and materials, and help ensure compliance with safety standards. Prior pole work certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be safety-minded and dependable in outdoor settings.
• Ability to read maps, drawings, and diagrams is required.
• Climbing certification or related experience preferred for pole work.

Responsibilities

• Follow Foreman or Supervisor to complete field labor tasks safely and efficiently.
• Assist with shoveling, site cleanup, material handling, and vehicle/washing duties.
• Monitor excavation work to prevent utility strikes and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Safety-minded

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Willing to learn

Job description

Overview

As an Underground 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 drop installation, depending on project requirements and terrain.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• Follow direction 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
• Learn required inventory, tools, equipment, and jobsite procedures
• Climb poles safely when trained and certified

About you:

You are safety-minded, dependable, and comfortable working outdoors in challenging conditions. You take pride in quality work, enjoy solving problems, and are willing to learn new skills as part of a hands-on team.

Qualifications

At MasTec Communications Group, a division of Fortune 500 company MasTec, Inc., we build the infrastructure for the future - yours and ours. 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.

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.

Compensation of $18-$25 per hour, depending on the experience.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a DOT medical card (Applicants are subject to an MVR review and must meet company safe-driving standards)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs
• Ability to read maps, drawings, diagrams, and schematics
• Climbing certification or related experience 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

Additional details:

• Overtime pay will be provided in accordance with California labor laws, at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a workweek
• Rest and Meal Breaks will be compensated for paid rest periods and granted unpaid meal breaks in accordance with California labor laws
• Your employment with MasTec is “at-will,” meaning either you or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice

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.

Benefits

• 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
• paid sick time

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, 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.