OSP Fiber Utility Construction Laborer

Viaero Wireless; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable year-round employment

Overtime opportunities

Competitive pay and benefits

Paid lodging and per-diem when on the路

Job summary

Viaero Fiber is expanding its fiber optic construction crew and seeks both entry-level and experienced Construction Techs to ensure quality and reliability of our network. You will join a field team responsible for installing, burying, and pulling fiber, with opportunities to grow skills in the fiber industry.

The role requires physical work outdoors, willingness to travel, and the ability to pass background, MVR, and drug screening. We offer competitive pay and year-round opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in fiber optic or utility construction is preferred but training is available.
• Must be 18+ with a valid driver's license; 21+ and/or CDL endorsement is a plus.
• Able to perform physical tasks: walking, stooping, crouching, lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Willing to travel for extended periods (overnight and weekly stays).
• Pass pre-employment checks including background, MVR, and substance screening.

Responsibilities

• Install new fiber optic network facilities (underground or aerial).
• Excavate, vaults/handholes/manholes, marker posts as needed.
• Place fiber in conduits and document progress.
• Move equipment and materials between projects.
• Assist with inventory yard cleanup and support other fiber teams.

Skills

Driver's license

Heavy lifting

Willing to travel

Willing to train

Job description

With over 3000 miles of Fiber in over 100 cities, Viaero Fiber is growing and looking for Fiber Optic Utility Construction workers to join our outside plant fiber construction crew. We’re looking for entry-level and experienced Construction techs who are committed to ensuring the quality of our construction, and the reliability of our network. We offer an excellent team environment with long-term growth opportunities and the ability to enhance your skills within the Fiber industry.

What you’ll do

• Install new Fiber Optic Network facilities (buried underground and possible aerial)
• Pothole existing utilities, place various sized vaults/handholes/manholes, excavating trenches/holes, core drilling building entrances, setting marker post
• Place fiber in new and existing conduits
• Document work progress as required
• Haul and move equipment/trailers/materials from project to project
• Assist with cleaning out inventory yards
• Assist other teams within fiber as necessary and cross train
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Fiber Optic or Utility Construction experience is desired, but willing to train
• At least 18 years of age and hold a current driver’s license; 21+ and/or CDL endorsement a plus.
• Ableto perform manual tasks requiring frequent walking, stooping, crouching, reaching, lifting, digging, pushing and pulling
• Able to lift materials weighing up to 100 pounds
• Able to work outside in all elements
• Must be able to travel for extended periods of time (overnight and weekly stays required)
• Must have the ability to pass pre-employment checks, which include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and substance screening, following federal law.
• Must have an eye for detail and a solid work ethic

What we offer

• Stable, year-round employment, with overtime opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Paid lodging and food per-diem when on the road for work