Laborer/Groundman

About the position

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a Laborer/Groundman, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Responsibilities

• Provide general labor for aerial and underground construction projects.
• Perform various manual tasks such as digging trenches, unloading building materials, and preparing job sites with hand tools.
• Assist in the installation of fiber optic cable in conduits using fiber-blowing equipment.
• Conduct general labor on construction sites.
• Conduct placement of conduit as directed by Foreman or Supervisor.
• Be involved in map reading and directions.
• Support with trench digging and closing.
• Support with the movement of materials and vehicles as directed by Foreman or Supervisor.
• Conduct maintenance services as directed by Foreman, including cleanup, washing vehicles, and landscaping.
• Perform all duties according to prescribed safety procedures and use appropriate safety equipment.
• Be involved with vehicle and equipment operations from trucks to other equipment as directed and certified.
• Tow various trailers with flatbed trucks.
• Conduct aerial/underground work as needed and directed and as trained.
• Troubleshoot RF and Fiber line and/or equipment issues.
• Construct and repair underground RF and Fiber service.
• Learn how to read and construct from a design schematic of map.
• Learn all inventory and equipment required for these projects.
• Learn and be certified on the use of equipment such as line truck, bucket truck, cable reel equipment, saws, and drills.
• Climb poles with climbing equipment safely.
• Move and relocate RF and Fiber service.
• Be familiar with NESC (National Electrical Safety Commission) safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for the project build process.
• Must pass UI Test (urinalysis).
• Ability to read and understand design schematics and maps.
• Climbing certification or related experience.
• Practical working experience in overhead construction for both RF and Fiber.
• Knowledge of Overhead Bill of Materials.
• City, County, and State clearance code knowledge and related.
• Extensive knowledge of Network architecture and design for both RF and Fiber networks.
• Flagger Certified for field work as needed.
• Excellent verbal, written, phone, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high volume work environment.

Benefits

• Pay range from $18 to $24 DOE.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and Long-term disability.
• Red Wing Boot Voucher.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Family and medical leave.
• Bereavement leave.