Operator Telecom Pole Anchors

UtiliQuest; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in telecom construction as a Pole/Anchor Operator. You will operate various equipment for installation and maintenance of underground utilities while ensuring safety and efficiency. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and a 401(k) plan. This role requires climbing and operating heavy machinery, with a focus on professional growth and safety.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with Company Match

Education Reimbursement

Discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Previous construction experience, preferably in telecommunications.
• Ability to climb telephone poles and work aloft/climb poles up to 40 feet.

Responsibilities

• Operate pole/bucket trucks and place utility poles.
• Perform all phases of telecommunication construction.
• Set up safety perimeters and flag traffic when required.

Skills

Climbing

Safety Awareness

Basic Knowledge of Hand Tools

Education

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Tools

Utility Trucks

Heavy Machinery

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 across the ACC, Big Ten, and SCC states. We pass over 265,000 homes per year, managing the entire infrastructure lifecycle from site preparation and buildout to ongoing maintenance. Our complete suite of services enables swift and successful project completion, even in 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 an Operator Telecom Aerial Equipment

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

What you’ll need

• Be 18 years or older
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Basic knowledge of and ability to operate utility trucks and equipment safely.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to climb telephone poles, work in bucket trucks, and work aloft/climb poles up to 40 feet.
• Able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs as needed.
• Previous construction experience, preferably in telecommunications.
• Ability to perform duties like pole transfers, maintenance builds, new builds, cable installation, over lash, and strand construction.

Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely: Work alone in remote/confined spaces, operate vehicles/heavy machinery, perform fine hand motions, bend, stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs, lift over 55 lbs, with potential exposure to dust, fumes, or airborne pathogens.
• Occasionally: Exposure to chemicals, moving machinery, long drives, and sitting may be required.

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

Why work with us

Your career is more than just a job — it’s a pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to purposeful work. We prioritize safety, professional growth, and well-being.

Star Construction, LLC has been a key service partner to major telecommunications providers for over 50 years, helping organizations strengthen community ties through fiber optics, broadband, and more. Based in the Southeast’s technology corridor, we offer regional opportunities with a team of over 900 industry veterans, backed by generous benefits and ongoing training. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are an equal-opportunity employer.

To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit our website: Star Construction Careers