Fiber Optic Ground Man Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

If being a part of a world-class organization that operates in some of the most advanced technological environments around the world sounds like a dream job, Network Connex might be the right fit for you! You’ll be part of a team working together to solve customer problems every day, with compensation and benefits that are an investment in your career, financial future, and overall well-being.

Job Summary: The OSP Construction Laborer is responsible for performing heavy manual labor to prepare job sies for fiber optic construction. This includes tasks such as potholing, digging bore pits, ground restoration, site preparation and cleanup. The role also involves assisting with conduit placement, fiber installation, and building entrance work.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in OSP construction
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools
• Basic construction knowledge
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Capability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills for effective and professional interaction with team members and the ability to establish and maintain working relationships

1. Site Preparation: Preparing job sites for construction, including potholing, digging bore pits, and ground restoration

1. Conduit and Fiber Installation: Assisting with the placement of conduits and the installation of fiber optic cables

1. Building Entrance Work: Helping with tasks such as accessing false ceilings and crawl spaces for building entrance work

1. Utility Location: Locating existing utilities using air or hydro vac, or hand digging and backfilling as needed

1. Equipment Operation: Learning to operate heavy equipment and using various construction tools

1. Safety Compliance: Following established safety rules on job sites and while traveling to maintain a safe environment

8. Ground Restoration: Restoring ground conditions after excavation, including sod, sidewalks, and asphalt

9. General Labor: Performing general construction work under the direction of a foreman or supervisor

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to attend company-provided training
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed
• Must pass a background check, drug test, and motor vehicle check

In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health and you can begin participating in our programs on the first of the month following your start date.

Join our Vanguard 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting and a generous 5% company match to help you build long-term financial security. Our team also enjoys 10 paid company holidays, a generous PTO accrual schedule, and access to discounts on useful products and services.

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Network Connex believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.