Groundman

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide general labor skills including but not limited to shoveling, spinning a fiber reel, and pulling cable

• Maintain and promote a safe working environment for yourself and the other members of your team

• Assist with traffic control and barriers

• Direct traffic flow in accordance with local DOT guidelines

• Manually rotating a reel containing fiber optic conduit or other material

• Assist with work site preparations to include shoveling, raking etc.

• Check oil and fuel levels on trucks and equipment

• Manually load and unload materials

• Safely utilize various construction hand tools

• Pull lashing equipment down cable lines to secure wires

• Pull out cable lines and other equipment used in installing cable wires

• Drive truck to/from job locations (with the proper licensing requirements)

• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) while working including but not limited to hard hat, reflective vest, and safety goggles

• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 100lbs

• Ability to work in remote or congested traffic areas

• Willingness to work outdoors in every type of weather

• Ability to work alone or with crews

• Ability to work safely

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in operating various hand tools

• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, DOT, and background check

• Available for work requiring travel

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED

• CDL

• Prior construction experience

• 21 years of age or older

• Aerial cable installation experience

• Underground construction experience

• Splicing experience

• Certified Pole Climber

Equal Opportunity Employer
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