Laborer - Underground Telecommunications

InterCon Construction, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

InterCon Construction, Inc. is seeking to hire skilled laborers to join a crew installing underground telecommunications and fiber optic cables in Madison, WI.

You will prepare sites, locate utilities and coordinate with operators to move equipment safely throughout daily tasks. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license (Class A CDL preferred), and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Class A CDL preferred (required in some cases).
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stand and walk for long periods.
• Capability to lift/push/pull 50 pounds regularly.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in underground utilities is preferred.
• Experience installing fiber optic cables is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work site to locate utilities and identify hazards.
• Signal operators to coordinate movement and alignment of equipment.
• Load, unload and transport construction materials and tools.
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches as needed.
• Install underground telecommunications cable and innerduct.
• Follow all safety standards throughout the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Driver's License

CDL A

Willing to travel

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Lifting capability 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Underground utilities experience

Fiber optic installation experience

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Work as part of a crew to install underground telecommunications and fiber optic cables.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare work site to locate utilities and eliminate possible hazards.
• Signal operators to help facilitate movement or alignment of equipment.
• Load, unload and transport construction materials and tools.
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
• Install underground telecommunications cable/innerduct.
• Follow safety standards throughout process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Class A CDL required
• Must be willing to travel
• Must be able to bend/kneel/stand/walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 pounds regularly
• Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience in underground utilities
• Experience installing fiber optic cables preferred

EOE/H/V/F/M