Construction Laborer - Groundhand

HUNTER COMMUNICATIONS PAYROLL LLC•Central Point, OR

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Hunter Communications is seeking ambitious, hard-working entry-level laborers for its Construction Department. The Groundhand role is an entry-level position that provides training, skills, knowledge, certifications, and experience that can support advancement into careers such as Installer, Splicer, or Engineer. The employee works on a four-person team helping build the company’s fiber network by installing poles, strand, fiber, or conduit. The job involves heavy lifting and physical labor, outdoor work in adverse weather, and work in confined spaces. Employees typically work four ten-hour shifts, though the schedule may change, and periodically take rotating 24-hour on-call duty and travel out of town for jobs. The position reports to the crew lead/operator/foreman and works collaboratively with other crews. The wage is $20, depending on experience, with health benefits at no cost to employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent physical condition and ability to perform heavy manual labor and occasionally lift 70 pounds.
Ability to work as a team member and use independent judgment.
Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and rotating 24-hour on-call duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work and travel outdoors in adverse weather conditions, day or night.
Ability to work in confined spaces and crawl, bend, reach, and twist.
Ability to obtain a medical exam certificate.
Hand and finger dexterity to carry and use tools and equipment.
Ability to stand for 80–90% of the work time.
Close and peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus, and ability to differentiate wire sizes and colors.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Ability to obtain a Class A CDL or permit within 90 days of hire.
Ability to obtain a flagging certificate within 90 days of hire.
Ability to tolerate seasonal temperature changes and dust, pollen, wind, snow, and rain.
Willingness to relocate within 35 minutes of the corporate office.

Nice To Haves

Current Class A CDL or permit.
Current flagging card or certificate.
Current CPR card.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties assigned.
Work as part of a four-person team installing poles, strand, fiber, or conduit to build the network.
Perform heavy manual labor, including lifting up to 70 pounds on occasion.
Work collaboratively with other crews.
Work flexible hours, overtime, and rotating 24-hour on-call duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Travel out of town for jobs and work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, day or night.
Work in confined spaces, including crawlspaces, attics, underground vaults, and manholes.
Obtain a Class A CDL, flagging certificate, and CPR card within 90 days of hire if not already held.