Ground Hand/Laborer - Scranton

Cable Services Company Inc•Scranton, PA

2d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This position will work with crews performing work in the telecommunications field. This is a traveling position; our crews work job sites throughout the Northeast, and candidates should expect to be away from home for extended stretches, including multiple nights during the week. Any local or nearby assignments should be considered the exception rather than the rule. The rate listed for this position is the hourly base rate. Some of our work is production-based, which can pay above that base rate depending on the project.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certification
Must have at least two years' of driving experience along with no major driving infractions in the previous three years'
Able to work 10+ hour in a day, when necessary
Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions
Ability to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Capable of moving materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
Able to ascend/descend a ladder or pole to connect cables or other tasks
Must be reliable, responsible and dependable with work attendance
Pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background screen
Complete and pass a DOT Physical
Residing in the United States

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years' of construction experience

Responsibilities

Perform routine construction related activities such as pulling a rope, climbing ladders, using common hand tools, manual digging with a shovel, cable handling, and general clean up
Stock truck with materials to ensure adequate supply for daily work assignments
Organize materials, tools and equipment
Set up traffic control signs and cones
Flag and/or direct traffic as needed
Complete daily equipment safety inspections and maintenance checks
Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (i.e. timesheet, truck report, expense report)
Perform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned in order to help team complete a project