Underground Laborer/Groundman

Underground Laborer/GroundmanAs an Underground Laborer/Groundman, you will support aerial and underground outside plant (OSP) telecommunications construction projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Work may include fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) installations, conduit and manhole construction, trenching, plowing, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), micro-trenching, vacuum excavation, cable pulling and blowing, aerial construction, pole work, and drop installation, depending on project requirements and terrain.Responsibilities include following direction from the Foreman or Supervisor to complete field labor tasks safely and efficiently, assisting with shoveling, brush clearing, site cleanup, landscaping, vehicle washing, loading/unloading, and material handling, monitoring excavation work to prevent utility strikes, following safety procedures and using required protective equipment, operating or assisting with trucks, trailers, and equipment as trained, learning required inventory, tools, equipment, and jobsite procedures, and climbing poles safely when trained and certified.About you: You are safety-minded, dependable, and comfortable working outdoors in challenging conditions. You take pride in quality work, enjoy solving problems, and are willing to learn new skills as part of a hands-on team. Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a DOT medical card (Applicants are subject to an MVR review and must meet company safe-driving standards) Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs Ability to read maps, drawings, diagrams, and schematics Climbing certification or related experience preferred (required for pole work assignments) Overhead or underground outside plant fiber construction experience, is preferred Knowledge of overhead materials, clearance codes, and network design, is preferred Flagger certification preferred or ability to obtain it, as neededCompensation of $18-$25 per hour, depending on the experience. Overtime pay will be provided in accordance with California labor laws, at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a workweek Rest and Meal Breaks will be compensated for paid rest periods and granted unpaid meal breaks in accordance with California labor laws.Your employment with MasTec Communications Group, a division of Fortune 500 company MasTec, Inc., is "at-will," meaning either you or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. 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.