Aerial Groundhand

Fiber Network Services•Beckley, WV

About The Position

Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor providing fiber optic and cable network services. The company is hiring an Aerial Groundhand for its Beckley, West Virginia location. The Aerial Groundhand assists the Aerial crew by furnishing tools, materials, and supplies; cleaning work areas, machines, and tools; holding materials or tools for other workers; and performing traffic control duties. The role involves supporting construction activities for CATV telecommunications systems, including handling materials, preparing work sites, assisting equipment operators, and using machinery such as a directional drill.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in underground construction for CATV telecommunications systems.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of relevant safety procedures in a construction setting.
Experience working in a field environment.
Ability to work in inclement weather.
Ability to work with a flexible schedule.
Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
Ability to pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to appropriate locations according to project plans or specifications.
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications.
Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment.
Erect or dismantle traffic barricades or other temporary structures for safety.
Lubricate and clean machinery, equipment, or tools.
Use machinery, such as a directional drill, to drill holes in different types of dirt and clay.
Furnish tools, materials, and supplies to the Aerial crew; clean work areas, machines, and tools; hold materials or tools for other workers; and perform traffic control duties.