Ground Hand
$18 per hourPlanet Networks
Job Description
Job Description
Salary: Starting at $18/hour
Position Summary
The Groundhand supports aerial fiber optic construction crews in the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead communication networks. This position assists linemen and equipment operators by performing essential ground duties such as traffic control, material handling, and vehicle operation to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality job performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Traffic Control & Safety
- Set up and maintain traffic control zones in accordance with company and DOT standards.
- Direct and flag vehicular traffic to protect crews and the public.
- Place cones, signage, and barriers according to site-specific safety plans.
- Vehicle & Equipment Operation
- Safely operate company vehicles, including bucket trucks, pickups, and material trailers.
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections and secure all tools and equipment before travel.
- Assist linemen in positioning and stabilizing aerial trucks for setup and teardown.
- Material & Tool Handling
- Load, unload, and distribute strand, cable, and hardware to aerial crews.
- Maintain organized staging areas and inventory of lashers, grips, and hand tools.
- Assist with pulling, tensioning, and lasher operations from the ground.
- Site Support
- Prepare work areas by clearing obstacles, staging materials, and verifying job readiness.
- Communicate effectively with linemen and foremen to anticipate material or equipment needs.
- Maintain clean, safe, and efficient work environments at all times.
- Ability to decipher and read maps, and label fiber runs properly.
Qualifications
- ValidDrivers Licensewith clean driving record.
- Experience intelecommunications or aerial constructionpreferred but not required.
- Ability tolift up to 75 lbs, work outdoors in all weather, and stand for long periods.
- Understanding oftraffic control proceduresandbasic job-site safety practices.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills with the ability to follow instructions precisely.
Additional Requirements
- Must pass pre- employmentBackground CheckandMVR check.
- Willingness to travel and work extended or flexible hours as needed.
- Commitment to maintaininga safety-first mindsetand adherence to company standards.
Reports To:
Crew Foreman / Line Crew Supervisor
Job Type:
Full-Time Hourly
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.
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