Telecommunication Underground Construction Laborer

Maxsim Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxsim Inc. is seeking a Telecommunication Underground Construction Laborer to build, install, maintain and repair subterranean fiber, coaxial, and conduit systems. You will prepare sites, place conduit and cables, and operate or assist with trenching equipment as needed.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, identifying utilities to prevent strikes, and restoring sites after work. Must be able to lift heavy items, work outdoors in all weather, and hold a valid driver''s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent field experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather, lift heavy items (55+ lbs.), and stay on your feet for long shifts.
• Valid driver''s license; CDL may be required depending on equipment.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are standard.

Responsibilities

• Site Preparation & Digging: Clear brush, excavate soil, and dig trenches by hand or with heavy equipment.
• Conduit & Cable Placement: Install underground pipes and pull/blow fiber-optic and coaxial cables.
• Equipment Operation: Assist operators or run trenchers, plows, HDD units.
• Site Restoration: Backfill trenches, compact earth, and patch paving or concrete.
• Safety & Compliance: Identify underground utilities to prevent strikes and follow OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety-focused

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A/B

Job description

A Telecommunication Underground Construction Laborer builds, installs, maintains, and repairs subterranean fiber-optic, coaxial, and conduit

Core Responsibilities

• Site Preparation & Digging: Clear brush, excavate soil, and dig trenches by hand (using shovels and mechanical tools) or with heavy equipment.
• Conduit & Cable Placement: Install underground pipes, innerducts, vaults, handholes, pedestals, and pull or blow fiber-optic and coaxial cables through them.
• Equipment Operation: Assist operators or run trenchers, plows, vacuum excavation units, and horizontal directional drills (HDD).
• Site Restoration: Backfill trenches, compact earth to grade, and perform final landscaping or concrete/asphalt patching.
• Safety & Compliance: Identify underground utilities to prevent strikes, set up work-zone traffic control, and follow OSHA guidelines.

Typical Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or relevant field experience.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, lift heavy items (often 55+ lbs.), bend, stoop, and stand for long shifts.
• Driver's License: A valid driver's license (frequently requiring a clean driving record and a Class A or Class B CDL depending on equipment needs).
• Certifications: Pre-employment drug screening, background checks, and sometimes OSHA-10 or CPR certifications.