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, and learning required inventory, tools, equipment, and jobsite procedures. Climbing poles safely when trained and certified is also required.Candidates should be safety-minded, dependable, and comfortable working outdoors in challenging conditions. They should take pride in quality work, enjoy solving problems, and be willing to learn new skills as part of a hands-on team. A valid driver's license and ability to obtain a DOT medical card are required. Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs is necessary. Reading maps, drawings, diagrams, and schematics is preferred. Climbing certification or related experience is preferred, especially for pole work assignments. Overhead or underground outside plant fiber construction experience is preferred. Flagger certification is preferred or ability to obtain it, as needed.Compensation is $18-$25 per hour, depending on 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.MasTec Communications Group, a division of Fortune 500 company 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.