Laborer - Underground

Verità Telecommunications Corporation; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with merit increase

401(k) with company match

Paid disability & life insurance

Job summary

Verità Telecommunications Corporation is seeking a Laborer in Northville, MI to support telecom construction crews with installation, maintenance, and repair of underground fiber optic infrastructure.

Responsibilities include site preparation, trenching, conduit placement, and helping with digging and loading materials, while maintaining safety and OSHA standards. The role requires the ability to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous construction or underground utility experience preferred.
• Experience in telecom, fiber optic, or utility work a plus.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical labor throughout the shift.
• Valid driver’s license required (CDL a plus).
• May require overtime and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with underground fiber installation including trenching, hand digging, and conduit placement.
• Support directional drill and excavation crews.
• Perform job site setup and cleanup.
• Locate and expose existing utilities (hand digging / potholing as required).
• Pull, place, and secure fiber optic cables and innerduct.
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain a safe work environment following OSHA and company safety standards.
• Perform traffic control and flagging when required.
• Operate basic hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors.

Skills

Construction experience

Fiber optic exposure

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Manual Labor Northville, MI, Northville, MI, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $22.00 Hourly

The Laborersupports telecom construction crews in the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground fiber optic and utility infrastructure. This role assists with site preparation, trenching, conduit placement, and general labor duties to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to company standards.

Hourly Pay: $19 - $22

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and annual merit increase
• 401(k) with company match
• Choice of various PPO, HMO, and HSA accompanied plans

Family & Lifestyle

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance Paid for by the company
• Accidental death & dismemberment Paid for by the company
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, and critical illness

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with underground fiber installation including trenching, hand digging, and conduit placement

Support directional drill and excavation crews

Perform job site setup and cleanup

Locate and expose existing utilities (hand digging / potholing as required)

Pull, place, and secure fiber optic cables and innerduct

Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment

Maintain a safe work environment following OSHA and company safety standards

Perform traffic control and flagging when required

Operate basic hand tools, power tools, and small equipment

Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors

Qualifications:

Previous construction or underground utility experience preferred

Experience in telecom, fiber optic, or utility work a plus

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical labor throughout the shift

Comfortable working around heavy equipment

Valid driver’s license required (CDL a plus)

Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Exposure to varying weather conditions

Fast-paced, team-oriented environment

May require overtime and occasional weekend work