Underground Construction Tech I

City of Loveland; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 2,894,337 - 3,908,251; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Medical plans

Dental and Vision

Retirement plan with 401a/457

Paid leave and holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance and disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Program

Public loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

City of Loveland seeks an Underground Construction Technician I/II to install and maintain underground conduit, vaults, and handholes in outdoor conditions. You will troubleshoot fibre networks, locate cables, and operate equipment while following safety rules.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license; Level II requires more experience. This is an on-site role with on-call duties and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of labor/trades experience for Level I; 2 years for Level II.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate light, medium and heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating manuals.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain underground conduit, vaults and handholes.
• Troubleshoot conduit network and fiber optic installations.
• Accurately locate underground cables and ducts.
• Perform labor tasks including digging trenches and operating tools.
• Maintain daily work progress in management systems and communicate status.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Cable locator

Construction equipment

Trenching tools

Job description

Job Summary

The primary functions of an Underground Construction Technician I/II are to install and maintain the underground conduit, vaults, and handholes safely and efficiently. Duties for this position can be physically demanding and require working in an outdoor construction setting.

Salary

The salary range for Underground Construction Tech I: $21.01 - $28.37 per hour with a hiring range of $21.01 - $24.69, depending on qualifications and experience.

Application Timeline

This opportunity will be open until filled with first readings beginning July 30, 2026.

Resume & Cover Letter

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Performs installation of handholes, pedestals and Fiber optic cables for new and upgrade Broadband services.
• Troubleshoot all aspects of the conduit network to ensure the successful installation of Pulse’s underground fiber-optic network.
• Accurately locate underground cable and duct using cable locator and other methods.
• Performs various labor activities, including running equipment, installing wire, digging trenches.
• Operate trucks, small equipment, hand and power tools.
• Enter and track daily work completion through work management system and other computer programs and communicates job activity progress.
• Maintains dialogue and relationships with the public and city staff on a constructive level by employing effective interpersonal skills.
• Works as an effective part of team by responding to change and special needs with flexibility and in a positive manner and by taking initiative to resolve conflicts with others independently.
• Maintain on-call responsibilities relating to emergency restoration as assigned.

Other Job Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level And Management Expectations

• There are no supervisory/manager expectations.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

Experience

• Required Level I: 1-year previous experience in labor or trades.
• Required Level II: 2-years previous experience in labor or trades.

Certifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Communicate in a positive and friendly manner with coworkers, supervisors and general public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with coworkers and supervisor.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate a variety of light, medium and heavy construction equipment.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of standard and emergency operating procedures.
• Inspect and determine status of equipment and unit processes using audio, visual, aromatic and tactile indicators.
• Interpret and apply City policies and safety regulations.
• Digging, sweeping, raking various landscaping materials.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Occasional: Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Occasional: Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Frequent: Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25‑50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
• Frequent: Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.

Working Environment

• Frequent: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional: Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.
• Occasional: Exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Occasional: Exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.
• Frequent: Exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Occasional: Exposure to hazardous conditions that may lead to workplace injury such as working in heights, exposure to fly ash and/or energized electrical equipment.

Additional Working Demands / Conditions

• Incumbent is subject to on-call and call-back work and must be capable of responding to emergency situations upon short notice.
• Mandatory duty rotation will include after-hours and weekend work and must be able to make competent decisions while on duty.
• May be required to be available by cellular phone 7 days a week.
• Incumbent must be able to respond within 30-minutes when called.

Benefits

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&DD, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check.