Groundhand - Required CDL-A

Congruex • Clarksburg, WV

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About The Position

As a Groundhand, you will support telecommunications construction crews by preparing job sites, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies for daily field activities. You will assist Linemen and Foremen with manual labor, material handling, traffic control, site preparation, and safe work practices. This entry-level position provides on-the-job training and opportunities to develop skills and progress within the telecommunications line construction field.

The position involves field work, including driving company-provided vehicles between the yard and assigned job sites as needed. Employees work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding construction activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required safety training and certifications.
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively in a team environment.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to communicate using radios, verbal communication, and hand signals.
• Positive, dependable, and safety-focused approach to work.
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions and follow established safety procedures.
• Willingness to learn new skills and support a variety of construction activities.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 90 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and perform manual tasks as required.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety boots, safety glasses, hard hat, and other applicable safety gear.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding construction activities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a construction or field environment.
• Previous experience in telecommunications, utility, construction, or engineering.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Assist Linemen and Foremen with loading, unloading, organizing, and preparing tools, equipment, supplies, and materials at job sites.
• Perform manual labor tasks such as digging, tamping, cutting brush, moving materials, and maintaining clean and organized work areas.
• Assist with traffic control and maintain safe operations around construction activities.
• Drive company-provided vehicles between the yard and assigned job sites as needed.
• Follow instructions from Linemen, Foremen, and Supervisors while supporting daily construction activities.
• Identify unsafe conditions and take appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform additional responsibilities within the functional scope based on business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with 70% paid by the company, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting.
• Flexible PTO for exempt roles and competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles.
• 10 company-paid holidays: 9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Company-paid maternity and parental leave options.
• Company-paid basic life insurance, with employee-paid voluntary options.
• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year.
• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees, redeemable in the company store.
• Free wellness benefits, including counseling and financial planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED