Cable Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Cable Cribbing Laborers form the backbone of the cable handling crew. They conduct the hands-on physical tasks required to safely load and stow a 250 km undersea cable onto a barge. This role involves walking the cable in a controlled manner, positioning it in the cable pan, managing heavy connectors, and generally assisting wherever manual labor is needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:
· Walk and guide cable around the barge’s cable pan as it is being fed from the ship, taking turns with other crew members to maintain a consistent pace and tension.
• Position cable loops in the pan carefully and hold each coil in place until the next loop is laid, ensuring neat layering and no slip-ups.
• Handle connectors and specialty hardware: assist in lifting heavy cable connectors (~35 lbs) onto rolling carts and moving them safely from the pier to the pan, placing them in designated orientations without straining the cable.
• General labor support: perform related tasks such as clearing minor obstructions, moving tools or materials, tidying the work area, and setting up or striking equipment like portable lights, as directed by leads.
• Rotate roles with fellow laborers to prevent fatigue (e.g., alternate between walking the cable and holding loops, or serving as out-take monitor as needed). Follow all directions from the Lead Cable Handler and Crew Lead promptly and accurately.
End-of-shift duties: help secure the cable (tie-off or clamp final segment) at shift end or project completion, and ensure all equipment used (carts, straps) is stored properly.

Required Skills:

- 1–3 years of experience in a physically demanding job in sectors like construction, utilities, shipyard, or manufacturing.

- Experience with heavy materials handling or large cable/rope/hose handling is ideal.
- Capable of strenuous labor over 12-hour shifts.

- Can repeatedly lift, carry, and maneuver items of ~50 lbs safely (e.g., coiled cable, connector pieces).
- OSHA 10-Hour safety training

Compensation:

$25/hr to $30/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.