Laborer/Groundman

Overview

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

As a Laborer/Groundman, you are responsible for providing general labor for aerial and underground construction projects. You believe in doing the job right. Being the best. And you’re up for the challenge.

In addition, you will:

• Be responsible for various manual tasks such as digging trenches, unloading building materials, and preparing job sites with use of hand tools like shovels, rakes, and picks
• Perform fiber blowing operations as directed, assisting 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 to include: Cleanup, Wash Vehicles, Landscaping
• Perform all duties according to prescribed safety procedures and uses 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
• As applicable, learn and be certified on the use of equipment: 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

Qualifications

About You:

• Safety is a part of your day to day
• You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality
• You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands-on approach to your work
• You enjoy getting your hands dirty with your team
• You have the ability and desire to learn and understand maps, drawings, diagrams, and other industry related knowledge for the project build process
• You have a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record for the past 3 years
• You can lift and carry up to 70 lbs
• You have 1 year of practical working experience in construction, preferably in the telecom industry or similar  
• You have 1 year working in full-time, outdoor roles
• CDL preferred or ability to obtain it within 120 days
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume work environment 

Compensation of $18-$23 per hour, based on experience

Hard work pays off. See what you’ll get for your effort:

Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Red Wing Boot Voucher

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Paid sick time

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec! 

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. 

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