Fiber Optic Plow Operator – Underground Construction

Windwave-Communications; Arizona; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life & long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Windwave is seeking an experienced Plow Operator to support underground fiber optic and telecommunications construction projects. This hands-on field role operates conduit plows, trenchers, and related heavy equipment to install underground conduit and fiber infrastructure.

You’ll work outdoors on active sites, reading construction plans and utility locate markings, coordinating with crews, and performing daily equipment inspections while maintaining safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating conduit plows or trenchers.
• Ability to read construction plans and utility locate markings.
• Familiarity with OSHA trenching and excavation safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate conduit plows, trenchers, and related underground construction equipment.
• Install underground conduit, innerduct, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Determine installation methods based on terrain, soil conditions, and project requirements.
• Monitor plow depth, trench dimensions, and equipment performance to meet specs.
• Read construction plans, utility locate markings, work orders, and project specs.
• Coordinate with crews and utility locators to avoid existing facilities.
• Assist with excavation, conduit placement, backfill, grading, restoration, and site cleanup.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
• Track footage, production quantities, and daily job progress.
• Maintain a safe, productive, and professional jobsite.

Skills

Equipment operation

Plan reading

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Valid driver's license

Tools

Conduit plows

Trenchers

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Windwave is seeking an experienced Plow Operator to support underground fiber optic and telecommunications construction projects. This hands-on field role operates conduit plows, trenchers, and related heavy equipment to install underground conduit and fiber infrastructure.

You’ll work outdoors on active sites, reading construction plans and utility locate markings, coordinating with crews, and performing daily equipment inspections while maintaining safety and quality workmanship.