What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerial Groundhand position at Bigham Cable Construction?
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At Bigham Cable Construction, Inc., as an Aerial Groundhand, you’ll be an essential part of our aerial construction team, working alongside experienced field crews, providing on-the-ground support, and assisting with daily tasks that keep fiber projects moving safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on, entry-level role designed to help you learn the trade from the ground up, with a clear path to advance into an aerial lineman or equipment operator position as you build your skills and experience.
Connecting You To Great Benefits
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.
Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
At Bigham Cable Construction, Inc., as an Aerial Groundhand, you’ll be an essential part of our aerial construction team, working alongside experienced field crews, providing on-the-ground support, and assisting with daily tasks that keep fiber projects moving safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on, entry-level role designed to help you learn the trade from the ground up, with a clear path to advance into an aerial lineman or equipment operator position as you build your skills and experience.
Connecting You To Great Benefits
- Weekly Paychecks
- Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
- Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
- 401(k) w/ Company Match
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Legal Insurance
- Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!
- Provide tools, hardware, fiber materials, and support to linemen and equipment operators
- Assist with staging and loading equipment, ladders, and materials before and after shifts
- Reposition or move bucket trucks, trailers, and equipment under crew direction
- Perform hand digging with shovels or mechanical tools to expose utilities and prepare poles
- Stock, clean, and maintain company vehicles, tools, and jobsite equipment
- Complete daily door-tagging and resident notifications before construction begins
- Direct and flag traffic in accordance with DOT and municipal safety guidelines
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe worksite
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Travel to job sites as needed and work overtime or on-call shifts when required
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the crew leader or foreman
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
- Valid state driver’s license (non-provisional) with an acceptable driving record
- Willing to complete pole-climbing certification; prior pole-climbing experience a plus
- Previous labor or construction experience preferred; telecom experience a plus
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and follow strict safety procedures
- Able to routinely work with arms overhead, climb, bend, stoop, stand, walk, and lift up to 60lbs
- Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in remote field locations
- Able to operate company vehicles, tools, and heavy equipment as trained
- Occasional use of ladders, computers, and handheld digital devices
- Willing and able to travel, work overtime, and participate in on-call schedules as needed
- Pass a DOT physical to meet job requirements
- Routinely: work at heights, handle fiber reels weighing up to 50 lbs, and operate in various weather conditions
- Occasionally: physical ability or exposure, physical ability or exposure, physical ability or exposure
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.
Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.