Aerial Ground Hand

Position Overview

Arrowhead Construction – We have an immediate opening for a Ground Hand to help our Aerial Lineman in Northeast Arkansas. This is an entry level position, with training provided as needed. As a Ground Hand, you will assist the Aerial Lineman with manual labor type duties. This includes but is not limited to:

Essential Functions/Duties and Tasks:

· Getting tools ready

· Ensuring safety of the lineman, looking out for anything that could impede the safety of yourself or the lineman – includes PPE, proper cones, spacing and traffic signs

· Driving bucket truck

· Pull fiber through conduit, or by lashing

· Unreel, pull and string wire and cable from pole to pole

· Work with hand tools

· Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment and tools

· Control passing traffic in/near work area

· Provide assistance from ground to lineman

· May occasionally work from bucket of aerial truck or use a ladder

· Learning from lineman, with attention to what the lineman’s day to day duties are

· Comply with all health and safety rules, including OSHA standards

· Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

· Must have a current, valid driver’s license

· Dependable transportation to our office in Brookland, AR

· Must have work boots

· Be able to pass a background check

Physical Requirements

· Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, walk, lift overhead

· Must be able to work at heights – on ladder or in bucket truck

· Must be able to lift 70 pounds

· Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions/work in rough terrain

· Must be able to work on your feet all day

Education/Work Experience

· A high school diploma or equivalent

· CDL is a plus, but not required

· Experience in underground/aerial utilities preferred but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brookland, AR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations