Underground Cable / Drop Bury Technician

T&J Communications; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipment provided

2-man crew

Paid training

Job summary

T&J Communications is hiring a 2-man drop bury crew for daily underground cable work in the San Antonio area. The role offers steady, full-schedule work 6 days a week, with ongoing production and reliable volume.

Earn per drop with additional bore and mileage pay; a realistic weekly take-home ranges from $1,800 to $2,400+. Equipment and materials are provided to support a two-person crew. Training is provided before field work begins.

Qualifications

• Underground cable/drop bury experience (telecom, CATV, fiber, or utility)
• Ability to operate a ditch witch or directional bore machine
• Valid driver's license with clean record
• Basic hand tools (shovel, rake, tamper, measuring wheel)
• One crew member must have a truck/SUV capable of towing a utility trailer(ditch witch + materials). If you have a tow vehicle, call that out in your application.

Skills

Drop bury experience

Ditch witch operation

Clean driving record

Basic hand tools

Tow vehicle requirement

Tools

Ditch Witch

Directional bore machine

Job description

About the Role:

T&J Communications is hiring a 2-man drop bury crews for consistent, daily underground cable work in the San Antonio metro area. This is steady, full-schedule work: 6 days a week, every week. Not a gig. Not seasonal. Ongoing production work with reliable volume.

What You'll Earn:

• $22.00 per drop(per tech, 8-10 drops/day)
• $2.25/ftdriveway bore pay
• $4.25/ftsidewalk bore pay
• $0.70/milefuel reimbursement on top of job pay
• Realistic weekly take-home:$1,800–$2,400+depending on bore footage

Schedule:

Monday through Saturday (6 days/week) Start early, finish when drops are done 2 days paid training before your first day in the field

What You Need:

• Underground cable/drop bury experience (telecom, CATV, fiber, or utility)
• Ability to operate a ditch witch or directional bore machine
• Valid driver's license with clean record
• Basic hand tools (shovel, rake, tamper, measuring wheel)
• One crew member must have a truck/SUV capable of towing a utility trailer(ditch witch + materials). If you have a tow vehicle, call that out in your application.

What We Provide:

• Utility trailer, ditch witch, bore equipment
• All cable, materials, and consumables
• Consistent daily volume (no waiting around for dispatch)
• $0.70/mile fuel reimbursement

Why This Gig:

• Steady daily work, not one-off tickets
• No cap on earnings (more footage = more money)
• Equipment provided (you don't need your own bore machine)
• 2-man crew, not solo (safer, faster, better)
• Starting immediately

Company Description

T&J Communications is a telecommunications company dedicated to delivering reliable connectivity solutions and exceptional service to communities and businesses. We pride ourselves on innovation, teamwork, and a customer-first approach, creating an environment where employees can grow their careers while making a meaningful impact in a fast-moving industry.

Company Description

T&J Communications is a telecommunications company dedicated to delivering reliable connectivity solutions and exceptional service to communities and businesses. We pride ourselves on innovation, teamwork, and a customer-first approach, creating an environment where employees can grow their careers while making a meaningful impact in a fast-moving industry.