Laborer/Groundman

About the position

Overview

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

As a Laborer/Groundman, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. 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 Laborer/Groundman, you are responsible for providing general labor for aerial and underground construction projects. You believe in doing the job right. Being the best. And you’re up for the challenge.

In addition, you will:

• • Responsible for various manual tasks such as digging trenches, unloading building materials, and preparing job sites with the use of hand tools like shovels, rakes, and picks 
  • Work in outdoor utility construction sites
  • Transport heavy equipment to and from the job site each day
  • Build and maintain aerial and underground cable systems
  • Troubleshoot problems as they arise in the field
  • Learn and train to use various kinds of tools and equipment
  • 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
• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys tackling challenging tasks
• At least 1 year 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 and growing within telecom construction (fiber splicing, coax, drilling, etc.)
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, independently and consistently
• Willing and able to get a DOT Med Card if needed
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record past 3 years Required (CDL prefered)
• 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

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

Financial Security

• Compensation $18-$21/hr. Based on Lincenses and Experience
• 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

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, 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.