What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundman position at ITG Communications, LLC?
Job Description
The groundman is an active, hands on position that supports the day to day activities within an aerial telecom construction crew.
Responsibilities
ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on these protected categories. ITG’s policy is to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in hiring decisions.
The groundman is an active, hands on position that supports the day to day activities within an aerial telecom construction crew.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for participating in job site and crew safety and must exhibit and uphold ITG’s safety values
- Must be able to understand and take direction from Aerial Telecom Lineman and Foreman, supporting the Aerial Telecom construction work flows in field operations.
- Participate in the aerial telecom construction work flows that are required on the ground level, but also be able to work at strand-level elevation from a bucket truck if needed.
- Responsible for safe operation of all aerial bucket trucks and equipment
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 years experience working on an aerial telecom construction crew
- A working knowledge of telecommunications aerial construction including make ready requirements, strand placement, cable placement, lashing, over-lashing, guying and other aerial telecom construction work flows.
- Strong work ethic and desire to be a leader
- Must be a clear and effective communicator and have a positive attitude
- The ability to take direction from aerial construction crew management
- Valid US Driver's License
- Able to work in a fast-paced, outside environment
- The ability to work safely, with or without supervision
- Ability to operate equipment, including, but not limited to aerial bucket truck, lashing equipment, and other equipment
- OSHA 10/30
- CDL preferred
ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on these protected categories. ITG’s policy is to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in hiring decisions.