JDH - Fiber Laborer

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.

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.