Buried Drop Sub-Contractors

GRIDSOURCE, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

GridSource Inc. in Boise, Idaho is seeking subcontractors to bury service lines from the terminal to residences, handling both fiber and copper drops. Responsibilities include placing drops 6–8 inches deep, using bore and trenching equipment, and communicating with customers to gain approvals.

Subcontractors must provide COI and own/arrange transportation for necessary tools. Ideal contractors reside within 100 miles of Boise and can meet 30-day net terms with early pay options.

Qualifications

• Must provide Certificate of Liability Insurance and meet insurance requirements.
• Must have own truck/van/SUV capable of transporting tools, equipment, and ladder.
• Must have all necessary tools and equipment to place cable at 8-inch depth, including bore and trenching tools.
• Experience burying drops and capability to perform road and driveway bores.

Responsibilities

• Buried drop service lines from terminal to residence in Boise, ID, with fiber and copper drops.
• Properly place drops to required depth (6-8 inches) in various soils.
• Coordinate with customers and obtain approvals for scope of work.
• Provide proof of work and upload pictures of completed drops.

Skills

Own vehicle

Customer communication

Safety compliance

Tools

Drop plow

Missile bore

Direction bore equipment

Trencher/plow/rodder

Air compressor

Job description

Boise , Idaho Contract Nov 5, 2026

GridSource Inc., has an immediate need for Buried Drop Sub-Contractors in Boise, ID. Sub-Contractor must bury service lines from the terminal to residence working with both Fiber and Copper drops.

Corp to Corp Requirements:

• Must be able to provide Certificate of Liability Insuranceand meet insurance requirements.
• Must have own truck/van/SUVcapable oftransporting tools, equipment, and ladder.
• Must have all necessary tools and equipmentto place cable at required depth of 8-in, including drop plow and directional machine bore and/or missile boreto perform bore work, trenching work, plow work, hand digging, conduit pulls and placing the drop to the customer.
• Must have experienceburying drops, and capability to perform road and driveway bores.
• 30-day net term with early pay options available.
• Long term work.
• Subcontractors should reside within 100 miles of the work area.
• Ability to provide COI, meeting requirements (Alex to provide minimums).
• Equipped with appropriate tools and equipment to carry a missile/bore under sidewalks, driveways and streets as needed.
• Directional capabilities a plus.
• Air compressor equipped to clear conduits as needed.
• Equipped with trencher/plow/rodder and various tooling to effectively place buried fiber and copper drops a minimum of 6-8” in various soils and conditions.
• Ability to properly communicate with customers to gain approval and inform customers/neighbors of scope of work.
• Ability to cutover to new drop upon completion a plus.
• Ability to provide proof of work/continuity of drops once placed. Must have the ability to upload pictures of completed work.

GridSource is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are encouraged to apply. GridSource is committed to hiring, recruiting, and promoting associates without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. GridSource is an Affir­mpative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.