JDH - General Laborer

Position Type Full Time

Description

The Fiber Laborer supports day-to-day field operations by assisting fiber construction crews with a wide range of tasks across aerial, underground, new build, maintenance, and repair activities. This includes job site preparation, ground support for installation/maintenance crews, material handling, cleanup, and ensuring safe work areas. The role requires physical labor, attention to safety, and the ability to work in a team under varying outdoor conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Preparation & Support

• Preparing, cleaning, and organizing the work area.

• General labor support for aerial and underground fiber construction activities.

• Ground support for crews working overhead or with underground operations.

• Digging, basic hand excavation, and assisting with exposing existing utilities as directed.

• Restoring job site areas to meet company and customer expectations.

• Material & Equipment Handling

• Loading, unloading, and organizing materials, tools, and equipment.

• Transporting materials to and from the job site.

• Using basic hand tools such as shovels, picks, and utility tools.

• Supporting crews with staging materials for fiber work (aerial or underground).

• May assist with operating small equipment if trained and approved.

• Assisting Other Workers

• Assisting fiber crew members with daily tasks and job functions as directed.

• Providing general ground support during aerial line work or underground construction.

• Operating hand and power tools as needed.

• Supporting new build, maintenance, and emergency repair activities.

• Safety and Maintenance

• Help identify potential hazards in the field such as utilities, traffic, or unstable ground conditions.

• Ensuring tools and equipment are used safely and properly.

• Cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining tools and equipment as necessary.

• Maintaining safe, organized work zones and complying with company and OSHA requirements.

• Additional Duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Physically fit and able to work in varying outdoor conditions.

• Ability to lift and carry heavy materials (50–75 lbs.).

• Proficiency with hand tools and willingness to learn additional equipment.

• Understanding of basic construction or utility work practices.

• OSHA 10 certification or willingness to obtain preferred.

• Ability to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and work as part of a team.

• May require certifications or licensure for operating certain equipment.

• Valid driver’s license; Class A CDL preferred or willingness to participate in the company CDL program.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.