Groundhand

Fiber Network Services, Inc.•Fishersville, VA

13h•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor providing fiber optic and cable network services. The company serves Cox Communications, Comcast Cable, Segra, and Suddenlink across Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. The Groundhand supports the aerial crew at the Fishersville, Virginia location by providing tools, materials, and supplies; cleaning work areas, machines, and tools; holding items for other workers; and performing traffic control. The role also involves construction-site preparation, equipment support, excavation and grading tasks, and use of machinery such as directional drills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used 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 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, identify, and distribute building materials, machinery, or tools according to project plans or specifications.
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to lay out construction areas.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact or 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 safety structures.
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; hold materials or tools for other workers.