General Laborer (Fiber Optics) - South Bend, IN
South Bend, IN
Full-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
🔨 Key Responsibilities
✅ Requirements
Minimum:
⭐ Preferred
🎓 Training & Development
💰 Compensation & Perks
🚀 Why Join VEA Connect
We offer a strong team environment with real opportunities to grow. If you show up, work hard, and follow safety standards, you will have the opportunity to advance within the company.
- Assist Fiber Technicians with fiber installation, duct preparation, and general field operations
- Load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment across job sites
- Perform site preparation including clearing debris, setting barriers, and maintaining work zones
- Perform manual labor such as trenching, backfilling, potholing, and site cleanup
- Handle and manage fiber optic cable carefully during installation
- Support equipment operators and technicians during field operations
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites at all times
- Follow all company safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and site procedures
- Report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions immediately
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to support workflow
- Perform additional tasks as required to support project completion
✅ Requirements
Minimum:
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- Valid driver’s license, with a clear driving record
- Ability to perform physically demanding work (lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods)
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Willingness to travel and work extended or irregular hours as needed
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
⭐ Preferred
- Experience in construction, outdoor labor, or utility work
- Exposure to fiber installation or telecommunications projects
- Familiarity with hand and power tools
- Experience working on active job sites
🎓 Training & Development
- Company safety orientation prior to field deployment
- On-the-job training in fiber installation and field operations
- Equipment operation training (as applicable)
💰 Compensation & Perks
- Competitive hourly rate, Per diem for travel assignments, PTO, Health Insurance, 401(k)
- Opportunity for growth into Fiber Technician roles
🚀 Why Join VEA Connect
We offer a strong team environment with real opportunities to grow. If you show up, work hard, and follow safety standards, you will have the opportunity to advance within the company.
Skills
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