Excavation Support - Level 1

Deeply Digital; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Deeply Digital is seeking an Excavation Support person in Durango, CO. In this full-time role, you will perform various manual tasks related to excavation and fiber optics installation while working outdoors in all weather conditions. Candidates must have a valid Colorado driver's license, be dependable, and demonstrate good communication skills. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off, with pay ranging from $18.00 to $26.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must be flagger certified or able to gain certification.
• Must relocate to Durango, CO before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor and excavation outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Assist with laying conduit for fiber optic cable.
• Support Heavy Equipment Operators and take directions from supervisors.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Great customer service skills

Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Dependable and punctual

Tools

Excavators

Hydrovacs

Boring machines

Job description

Job Summary

Deeply Digital, LLC is a communications, construction, and consulting company in Montrose, Colorado serving the entire western slope. Its sister company, Clearnetworx, provides ISP services to the surrounding region. Our entire team represents the company on the front lines, and all members work as a team to fulfill the needs of our customers. The Excavation Support person is a laborer who performs a variety of manual tasks outdoors in all weather conditions; including digging, laying conduit, helping with machinery, etc. This is all done while working in a safe and effective manner. Deeply Digital's outside plant focuses primarily on placing underground and aerial fiber for telecommunications. Its services include line, coaxial, and optical fiber cable placement, splicing, and home installation.

Our company is an equal employment opportunity employer. All staff must be insurable and bondable.

Experience

Staff hired into this position may have previous experience in underground utility repair or installation, and they must be able to demonstrate their ability to perform the Essential Duties/Responsibilities listed. The duties are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and may not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. Deeply Digital retains the right to modify duties of the position at any time based upon the needs of the business. Preferred: 1 year of telecommunications construction experience.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor and excavation outdoors in a variety of weather conditions using tools such as shovels, picks, and rock bars;
• Assist with laying conduit for fiberoptic cable;
• Work around heavy equipment (excavators, hydrovacs, boring machines, etc.) and perform duties to support the Heavy Equipment Operators;
• Take directions from the site supervisor and team leads and efficiently execute work requested;
• Load materials and perform site set‑up and clean‑up;
• Restore and landscape disturbed areas of the job site;
• Follow all project policies and procedures in a safe, efficient, and effective manner;
• May need to safely and correctly direct multi‑directional traffic with appropriate signage;
• Keep alert and aware of surroundings and working hazards, wearing hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, gloves, approved safety footwear, and seat belt.

Requirements

• Valid Colorado driver's license and clean driving record;
• Be flagger certified or able to gain flagger certification for directing road traffic;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent customer service, and great people skills with a team orientation;
• Dependable, self‑motivated, responsible, and punctual, including consistently arriving on time;
• Willingness to travel;
• Clean and professional appearance;
• Must relocate before starting work in Durango, CO 81301.

Physical Demands

• Push, pull, reach, and carry objects such as tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to or over 100 lbs;
• Climb up and down ladders, machinery, and other objects;
• Load and unload tools and equipment on trucks;
• Coordinate movement of eyes, hands, fingers, and feet;
• Most work is outdoors, subject to inclement weather.

Job Type & Classification

Job Type: Full‑time

Classification: Non‑Exempt

Pay & Hours

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 10‑hour shift
• 8‑hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Location

Durango, CO 81301. Must relocate before starting work and commute to Durango, CO 81301.