Aerial Groundhand

Serving Arkansas with excellence for over 50 years, Klaasmeyer Construction Company is looking for our next Aerial Groundhand to join the Aerial Construction team. No experience? No problem. In this entry-level position, you will work alongside our Aerial Linemen building overhead fiber optic and copper networks — setting up pole hardware, clearing brush along the line, and learning the trade from the ground up. We provide the training; you bring the work ethic.

 What You’ll Be Doing

• Setting up and staging pole hardware — brackets, J-hooks, strand clamps, and attachments
• Pulling and clearing brush and vegetation along pole lines and the right-of-way
• Assisting Aerial Linemen with installing overhead fiber optic and copper cable
• Handing up tools, hardware, and materials to linemen working at height
• Helping with cable pulls, lashing setups, pole transfers, and anchor and guy installs
• Loading materials and tools and keeping the job site clean and safe

What We Need From You

• No experience required — we'll train you
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required
• OSHA 10 preferred or willing to obtain
• No traffic control or flagger certification needed
• Comfortable working at heights, or willing to be trained
• Reliable, show-up-every-day work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Willing to travel out-of-state for projects when needed — per diem and lodging covered

The Physical Reality 

This is outdoor, physical work. You'll be on your feet all day, clearing brush, carrying hardware, and working in all kinds of weather. If you'd rather be outside than behind a desk, you'll fit right in.

• Lifting and carrying equipment and materials up to 50 lbs. regularly; up to 75 lbs. with assistance
• Working at heights of 20–60+ feet from aerial lifts or utility poles, after training
• Walking uneven terrain, including wooded and overgrown areas
• Pulling, cutting, and hauling brush
• Outdoor work in heat, cold, rain, and wind

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing per company policy. 

Benefits

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc. is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Coverage for applicable benefits begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available at extremely low cost to employees.
• 24/7 Telemedicine program available to all employees and their immediate family members at NO COST
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance 
• Company-paid Spousal and Children’s Life Insurance benefit
• Company-paid Short-Term AND Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and profit sharing
• 11 paid company holidays plus 1 floating birthday holiday per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued based on years of service
• No Cost Employee Assistance Program 
• Complimentary gym membership