Laborer/Groundman

MasTec Communications Group•Apex, NC

About The Position

At MasTec Communications Group, the Laborer/Groundman provides general labor for aerial and underground construction projects. The role supports installation, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and relocation of RF and fiber services while following prescribed safety procedures and using appropriate safety equipment. The position involves hands-on work at construction sites and collaboration with the crew and direction from a Foreman or Supervisor. The Laborer/Groundman performs manual tasks such as digging trenches, unloading materials, preparing job sites, placing conduit, and moving materials and vehicles. The role may also involve fiber-blowing operations, aerial and underground work, pole climbing, trailer towing, and operation of vehicles or equipment when directed and certified. The employee learns to read maps and design schematics and to identify the inventory and equipment needed for projects. Equipment certification may include line trucks, bucket trucks, cable-reel equipment, saws, and drills. The position requires a safety-minded approach, quality work, practical overhead construction experience with RF and fiber, and the ability to read project maps, drawings, diagrams, and design schematics. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record and be able to lift and carry up to 70 pounds. Compensation is $20–$26 per hour.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Clean driving record.
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, diagrams, and design schematics for project construction.
Climbing certification or related experience.
Practical working experience in overhead construction for both RF and fiber.
Knowledge of overhead bills of materials.
Knowledge of applicable city, county, and state clearance codes.
Extensive knowledge of network architecture and design for both RF and fiber networks.
Flagger certification for field work as needed.
Excellent verbal, written, phone, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
Safety-minded approach and a track record of completing quality work.

Responsibilities

Perform general labor for aerial and underground construction projects.
Dig trenches, unload building materials, and prepare job sites using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, and picks.
Perform fiber-blowing operations as directed to assist with installing fiber-optic cable in conduits.
Conduct general labor on construction sites.
Place conduit as directed by the Foreman or Supervisor.
Read maps and follow directions; learn to read and construct from design schematics and maps.
Assist with digging and closing trenches.
Move materials and vehicles as directed by the Foreman or Supervisor.
Perform maintenance services as directed by the Foreman, including cleanup, washing vehicles, and landscaping.
Follow prescribed safety procedures and use appropriate safety equipment.
Operate vehicles and equipment, as directed and certified.
Tow trailers using flatbed trucks.
Perform aerial and underground work as needed, directed, and trained.
Troubleshoot RF and fiber line or equipment issues.
Construct and repair underground RF and fiber service.
Learn the inventory and equipment required for projects.
Learn and obtain certification, as applicable, for line trucks, bucket trucks, cable-reel equipment, saws, and drills.
Climb poles safely using climbing equipment.
Move and relocate RF and fiber service.
Follow applicable NESC safety guidelines.