Line/Ground Worker

Department: Field Operations • FLSA Classification: Full-Time/Non-Exempt • Reports To: Combo Tech Manager • Location: Carlyss, LA

About the role

The Line/Ground Worker provides hands-on support to telecommunications construction, installation, maintenance, and repair crews. This position performs general ground and field work and assists with the installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of fiber optic and related telecommunications infrastructure. The role requires the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, perform physically demanding work, travel to various job sites, and follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist line and construction crews with the installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of telecommunications facilities.
• Assist with the placement, handling, securing, and preparation of fiber optic cable, conduit, poles, hardware, and other construction materials.
• Prepare and maintain work areas for construction and maintenance activities.
• Assist with digging, trenching, boring, pulling cable, backfilling, and other ground-related construction activities as directed.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize tools, materials, and equipment at job sites.
• Safely operate hand tools and other equipment for which the employee has been trained and authorized.
• Assist with setting up and maintaining traffic control, work-zone signage, cones, barriers, and other safety equipment as required.
• Assist with locating and identifying underground utilities and other existing infrastructure.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the workday.
• Properly secure tools, materials, equipment, and work areas at the completion of work.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and experienced line and construction personnel.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, property damage, accidents, injuries, and near misses.
• Perform basic maintenance and care of company tools, vehicles, and equipment as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with crew members, contractors, property owners, customers, and other personnel encountered in the field.
• Assist with emergency restoration and service outage activities, including work outside of normal business hours when required.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous construction, telecommunications, utility, electrical, or general labor experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record may be required.
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screening and meet company safety requirements.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability and willingness to travel to assigned job sites as required.

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

• Work is performed outdoors and may involve exposure to heat, cold, rain, dust, noise, uneven terrain, traffic, construction equipment, and other field conditions.
• Employees are expected to use all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with established safety requirements.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work on uneven terrain for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and access job-site locations as required.
• Ability to work around and near construction equipment, vehicles, overhead utilities, underground utilities, and other field hazards.
• Ability to work in confined areas, hand holes, or similar locations when required by assigned duties and properly trained to do so.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks and use hand tools for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely at heights or around elevated work areas when required and properly trained.
• Willingness to travel to job sites throughout the assigned service area, including rural and remote locations.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs when required.

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Properly use all required PPE and safety equipment.
• Participate in required safety meetings and training.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, property damage, and near misses.
• Follow proper procedures for working around underground and overhead utilities.
• Maintain awareness of traffic, equipment, environmental, and other job-site hazards.
• Never operate equipment or perform work for which the employee has not been properly trained or authorized.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a variable work schedule based on business and operational needs. Employees must be available to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and non-standard shifts as required. On-call participation is required, including responding to after-hours emergency call-outs. Work schedules may be adjusted at management's discretion to support field operations, customer service demands, project deadlines, emergency restoration efforts, and other business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan options with employer matching
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Stable and growing regional company environment