Skilled Laborer - MN/WI Travel

About the position

Overview

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours.

Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Responsibilities

As a Skilled Laborer/Groundman, you will support all phases of utility construction for various types of telecom projects. You believe in doing the job right. Being the best. And you're up for the challenge.

In addition, you will:

• Follow all safety procedures and use proper PPE to ensure the safety of yourself, your crew, and the public
• Perform general labor duties including trenching, backfilling, job site prep, and material handling
• Assist with installation of underground conduit and fiber optic cable, including fiber blowing and placement
• Support aerial and underground construction as directed and trained
• Load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment between job sites
• Assist with equipment and vehicle operations (trucks, trailers, and construction equipment) as directed and certified
• Support site cleanup, basic maintenance, and overall job site organization
• Assist with troubleshooting and basic repair of RF and fiber systems as needed
• Learn to read and interpret construction prints, maps, and design schematics
• Gain experience with telecom tools and equipment such as bucket trucks, line trucks, cable reels, and power tools
• Work locally 50% of the year and travel 50% of the year within the Mid-West
• Work on 7-10 day travel projects, 50+ hours a week

Qualifications

About You:

• Safety is part of your everyday mindset
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality work
• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys tackling challenging tasks
• At least 2 years of experience working outdoors, preferably in a utilities/construction environment
• Team-oriented and willing to get in the field alongside your crew
• Looking for long-term opportunities with consistent work and growth potential
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, independently and consistently
• Interest in growing within telecom construction (fiber splicing, coax, drilling, etc.)
• Open to travel M-F per diem (up to 50% within MN/WI and 50+ hours per week, depending on the weather), and working overtime consistently
• Valid and current CDL A/B Required

MOS Codes 12K, 12N,12V, 12W, 21E, 21J, 25P, 91C, 91L, 11B, 1100, 1120, 1316, 9970-9975, 0612, 2T3XX, 2E1XX, 3E2XX, 3E3XX, 9T0XX, BU, UT relate well to this position.

Compensation of $21 - $24 per hour, depending on the experience. 

Hard work pays off. See what you’ll get for your effort: 

Financial Security 

• 401(k) with company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 
• Life insurance 
• Short-term and Long-term disability 
• Red Wing Boot Voucher 

Health and Wellness 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Work/Life Balance 

• Paid time off 
• Paid holidays 
• Family and medical leave 
• Paid sick time

Employee Referral Program

Refer someone who delivers excellence just like you and receive a $1,000 incentive for a referral that becomes a permanent hire!

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec! 

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.