Underground Laborer/Groundman

SEFNCO Communications Inc; Bakersfield, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Red Wing Boot Voucher

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

MasTec Communications Group in California is seeking an Underground Laborer/Groundman to support outdoor telecom construction projects, including FTTH, conduit, trenching, and pole work. You will follow supervisor instructions, assist with site preparation, equipment, and safety compliance.

Requirements include a valid driver's license, ability to lift 70 lbs, map reading, climbing certification for pole work, and experience with outside plant fiber construction.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to read maps, drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
• Climbing certification preferred for pole work assignments.
• Overhead or underground outside plant fiber construction experience preferred.
• Flagger certification preferred or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT medical card

Lift 70 lbs

Read maps/diagrams

Pole work certification

Fiber construction experience

Flagger certification

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.

• 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

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.

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

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.

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. To help keep the company and employees safe, work vehicles may include GPS tracking and front and rear cameras. These systems support driver safety and fleet accountability.

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.

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