Groundman

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The general laborer or ground hand is responsible for supporting the crews by performing work related to the installation, repair, or movement of telecommunications cable.

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 withs 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS