Laborer - Underground Telecommunications

InterCon Construction, Inc.; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

InterCon Construction, Inc. seeks helpers to install underground telecommunications and fiber optic cables as part of a crew. Responsibilities include preparing sites, locating utilities, signaling equipment operators, loading materials, and trench work while maintaining safety standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and be willing to travel. CDL is required; physical endurance to lift 50 pounds applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and Class A CDL required.
• Willing to travel as needed.
• Able to bend, kneel, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Able to lift/push/pull 50 pounds regularly.
• Experience in underground utilities; fiber optic installation preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work site to locate utilities and eliminate hazards.
• Signal operators to aid 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.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Class A CDL

Willing to travel

Flexible physical

Lift 50 lbs regularly

Organizational skills

Underground utilities experience

Fiber optic experience preferred

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