The General Laborer is the entry-level, hands-on support position within our field operations team. This role exists to assist skilled technicians in completing fiber optic cable placing, cable management, and related field tasks safely, efficiently, and to company standards.
**Travel throughout the US required for this position**
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
Experience: No fiber optic experience is required at this level — we will teach you everything you need to know.
Technical Knowledge: Please memorize the fiber optic color code before starting.
Certifications: None required at hire, but OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety must be obtained within the first three months of employment and maintained thereafter as a condition of continued employment
Driver's License: Valid driver's license (a clean driving record is required to drive company vehicles)
Background Check: Must be able to pass client-required background checks and drug screening as required by client site access policies, which for data center facilities are often more extensive than standard checks; Vertex complies with all applicable Colorado laws regarding background checks and drug testing, including protections under the Colorado Chance to Compete Act
Transportation: Reliable transportation to and from the designated job site (onsite transport will be provided when required, as will company-provided transportation on occasion)
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
$20 - $40 per hour