Lead Underground Telecom Groundhand — Outdoor & Skilled

Dycom Industries, Inc.; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Hol

401(k) w/ Company Match

Job summary

AtBigham Cable Construction, Inc. in Kingsport, TN is seeking an Underground Groundhand to join our Telecom Underground team.

This hands-on, outdoor role involves loading, delivering, excavating, and operating advanced equipment to support underground cable projects. You will work under supervision, train Level I/II laborers, perform site restores, and help ensure safety and quality on every job while meeting project deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of underground telecommunications construction or related field.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, job plans, and technical specifications.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and extended hours as needed.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly skilled construction tasks such as loading, delivering, excavating, and operating advanced equipment for underground projects.
• Install and maintain complex underground telecommunications cable with precision and adherence to project specifications.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor maintenance on construction equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
• Assist supervisors with project plans, material management, and task prioritization.
• Provide support to small workgroups to meet project goals on time and follow safety standards.
• Complete and verify detailed production reports to maintain accurate project records.
• Assist with site restoration efforts, including final grading and landscaping, to meet client expectations.
• Identify and address potential safety and operational issues proactively.
• Train and mentor Level I and II laborers to improve their skills and knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Blueprint interpretation

Team support

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AtBigham Cable Construction, Inc. in Kingsport, TN is seeking an Underground Groundhand to join our Telecom Underground team.

This hands-on, outdoor role involves loading, delivering, excavating, and operating advanced equipment to support underground cable projects. You will work under supervision, train Level I/II laborers, perform site restores, and help ensure safety and quality on every job while meeting project deadlines.