Skilled Laborer at Cherokee Fiber Associates Inc – Canton, Georgia

• Company: Cherokee Fiber & Associates Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $45,000 to $68,000 per year plus Year-End Bonus.
• Location: Onsite (Canton, GA).
• Job/Employment Type: Full-Time.
• Schedule: Monday Friday, Weekends, and Overtime.
• Project Scope: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Government/Federal.
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License (Company assistance provided for further certifications).

You will be a vital member of our field operations team, providing the technical support and labor necessary to build out critical fiber networks. This role is designed for a self-driven individual who is eager to master equipment operation and advance their career within a growing, employee-owned company.

• Execute daily field tasks with a self-driven approach to ensure all project milestones are met on time.
• Assist in the operation of specialized machinery and hand tools to install fiber optic infrastructure.
• Maintain rigorous safety standards on every job site to protect yourself, your team, and the community.
• Manage job site housekeeping and organization to promote a professional and efficient work environment.
• Perform routine manual tasks including trenching, cable pulling, and site restoration with high precision.
• Collaborate with Crew Leaders to troubleshoot site obstacles and improve daily operational efficiency.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in construction, utilities, or a related skilled trade.
• Proven track record of reliability and arriving on time for all scheduled shifts.
• Basic experience or familiarity with operating light to medium construction equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow complex safety protocols in various outdoor environments.
• Strong physical stamina and the willingness to work in diverse weather conditions and overtime.

• Previous experience specifically within the telecommunications or fiber optics industry.
• Strong desire for career advancement and a willingness to undergo paid technical training.
• Basic understanding of underground utility locating and safety markings.
• Ability to operate a mini-excavator

• Weekly pay cycle and eligibility for a Year-End Bonus.
• Retirement Savings Program featuring an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off
• Career development through paid training and company-assisted certifications.
• Personal tool replacement program and provided safety equipment.
• Company uniforms provided.
• Relocation assistance and travel projects with per diem.

Cherokee Fiber & Associates is a leading telecommunications contractor specializing in high-quality fiber installations for residential and industrial clients. We empower our employees through ownership and provide clear pathways for hardworking individuals to move up into leadership roles.

Learn more at https://www.cherokeefiber.com/...;

Cherokee Fiber & Associates Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.