Aerial Groundhand

About the role

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At Bigham Cable Construction, Inc., as an Aerial Groundhand, you’ll be an essential part of our aerial construction team, working alongside experienced field crews, providing on-the-ground support, and assisting with daily tasks that keep fiber projects moving safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on, entry-level role designed to help you learn the trade from the ground up, with a clear path to advance into an aerial lineman or equipment operator position as you build your skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide tools, hardware, fiber materials, and support to linemen and equipment operators
• Assist with staging and loading equipment, ladders, and materials before and after shifts
• Reposition or move bucket trucks, trailers, and equipment under crew direction
• Perform hand digging with shovels or mechanical tools to expose utilities and prepare poles
• Stock, clean, and maintain company vehicles, tools, and jobsite equipment
• Complete daily door-tagging and resident notifications before construction begins
• Direct and flag traffic in accordance with DOT and municipal safety guidelines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe worksite
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Travel to job sites as needed and work overtime or on-call shifts when required
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the crew leader or foreman

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Valid state driver’s license (non-provisional) with an acceptable driving record
• Willing to complete pole-climbing certification; prior pole-climbing experience a plus
• Previous labor or construction experience preferred; telecom experience a plus
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and follow strict safety procedures
• Able to routinely work with arms overhead, climb, bend, stoop, stand, walk, and lift up to 60lbs
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in remote field locations
• Able to operate company vehicles, tools, and heavy equipment as trained
• Occasional use of ladders, computers, and handheld digital devices
• Willing and able to travel, work overtime, and participate in on-call schedules as needed

Physical Abilities & Exposures

• Routinely: work at heights, occasional entry into attics and crawl spaces and alone in remote locations, operate vehicle and heavy machinery; squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift up to 55 pounds without assistance.
• Occasionally: use ladder, keyboard and mouse

Benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

Why grow your career with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.