Construction Technician

Great Plains Communications, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Rightfiber, Sunman, IN, seeks a Construction Technician to install and repair essential fiber infrastructure. You will operate trenchers, plows, backhoes, and skid loaders while following safety standards and meeting quality expectations.

You will locate utilities, mark coordinates, and document time and expenses daily, with opportunities to mentor junior crew members and respond to 24/7 emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of construction, cable installation, or utility experience.
• Able to lift up to 130 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Valid driver's license with CDL, or ability to obtain one; comply with FMCSA.
• Basic knowledge of electrical wiring and equipment troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Install and replace communication and utility lines using maps and staking sheets.
• Operate heavy machinery such as trenchers, cable plows, backhoes, and skid loaders.
• Identify and mark underground utilities using One-Call color codes.
• Mentor junior crew members and maintain a safe, hazard-free work site.
• Complete time sheets, expense reports, and driving logs.

Skills

Electrical wiring basics

Electrical troubleshooting

Physical strength

CDL required or ability to obtain

FMCSA regulations knowledge

Team leadership

Tools

Trenchers

Cable plows

Backhoes

Skid loaders

Job description

**Construction Technician - Sunman, IN**Rightfiber (formerly Great Plains Communications) is seeking an experienced **Construction Technician** to install, maintain, and repair essential communication and utility infrastructure. You will operate heavy machinery, perform cable splicing, and ensure all construction projects meet our high standards for safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.**What You’ll Do:*** **Infrastructure Installation:** Safely install and replace communication and utility lines using maps and staking sheets.* **Equipment Operation:** Drive and operate heavy machinery including trenchers, cable plows, backhoes, and skid loaders.* **Utility Locating:** Identify and mark underground utilities both manually and electronically using **One-Call** color codes.* **Team Leadership & Safety:** Mentor junior crew members, strictly adhere to safety protocols, and maintain a hazard-free work site.* **Daily Reporting:** Complete accurate time sheets, expense reports, and CDL driving logs.**What You Need:*** **Experience:** 2-5 years of relevant construction, cable installation, or utility experience.* **Physical Strength:** Ability to frequently lift up to 130 lbs., climb ladders, and hand-dig ditches.* **Licensing:** Valid driver's license (CDL) or ability to obtain and the ability to comply with **FMCSA** regulations.* **Technical Skills:** Basic knowledge of electrical wiring, and troubleshooting equipment.* **Availability:** Willingness to work non-standard hours, travel as needed, and respond to 24/7 emergencies.**Core Values Expected:*** A strong commitment to accountability, integrity, quality, and extraordinary customer service is required of all team members.Rightfiber, formerly Great Plains Communications, is built on a legacy of delivering reliable connectivity while embracing a bold vision for the future. Backed by Grain Management, Rightfiber brings together two companies with more than a century of experience each to create one of the nation’s largest privately held fiber broadband platforms. Serving more than 400 communities across 20 states, Rightfiber delivers fast, reliable fiber internet and technology solutions to nearly 300,000 homes and businesses.While our brand is new, our commitment remains the same – providing dependable service, personalized local support, ongoing investment in our fiber network, and meaningful connections that strengthen the communities we serve.Rightfiber. Right By You.**www.rightfiber.com**