Operator Telecom Pole Anchors

Ervin Cable Construction; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading telecommunications construction company as a Pole/Anchor Operator. You will operate equipment and perform various construction tasks while ensuring safety and efficiency. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Education Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Previous construction experience, preferably in telecommunications.
• Ability to perform all telecommunications construction duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for telecommunication construction tasks.
• Safely use hand tools and mechanized equipment.
• Participate in loading, delivery, and installation of materials.

Skills

Basic knowledge of hand tools

Ability to operate utility trucks

Climbing skills

Physical fitness

Education

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Job description

Discover a more connected Pole/Anchor Operator Telecom Construction career

At Star Construction, as a Pole/Anchor Operator - Telecom Construction, you’ll operate a variety of equipment used in installation, repair, and maintenance activities associated with underground construction or utilities, in a safe and effective manner.

Star Construction, LLC provides comprehensive construction services for the telecommunications industry, covering the ACC, Big Ten, and SCC states. Passing over 265,000 homes per year, we manage the entire infrastructure lifecycle, from site preparation and buildout to ongoing maintenance. This complete suite of services allows our clients to see swift and successful project completion, even in the most challenging scenarios.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and more

What you’ll do as a Pole/Anchor Operator

• Participate in all phases of telecommunication construction, including loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal, and placement of various types, sizes, and weights of construction materials and equipment.
• Drive and operate equipment such as pole and bucket trucks to and from the job site.
• Place utility poles.
• Safely use hand tools and equipment like wrenches, drills, ladders, lanyards, saws, lashers, climbing hooks, etc.
• Safely operate mechanized equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, excavators, and others.
• Set up safety perimeters using signage, cones, and barriers.
• Flag traffic when required.
• Understand separation and clearance regulations.
• Work safely aloft using climbing hooks and ladders.

What you’ll need

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Basic knowledge and ability to operate utility trucks and equipment safely.
• Basic knowledge and ability to use hand tools and equipment safely.
• Ability to climb telephone poles, work in bucket trucks, and work aloft and climb poles up to 40 feet.
• Able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs as needed, with or without assistance.
• Previous construction experience, preferably in telecommunications.
• Ability to perform all telecommunications construction duties such as pole transfers, maintenance builds, new builds, cable installation, over lash, and strand construction.

Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely: Work alone in remote locations and confined spaces, operate vehicles and heavy machinery, perform fine hand motions, bend, stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs, lift over 55 pounds, and have close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, with the ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to dust, fumes, or airborne pathogens.
• Occasionally: Exposure to toxic or corrosive chemicals, moving machinery parts, and long hours of driving and sitting.

Salary Range: $20.00 to $24.00/hr (based on experience)

Why work with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

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