Underground Operator - Telecommunications

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications seeks skilled technicians to operate machinery for installing fiber optics and telecom infrastructure. The role involves outdoor work, site preparation, and adherence to safety regulations. Benefits include major medical insurance, retirement plans, and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Major medical health insurance

Life and dental insurance

Annual bonus cheques

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy machinery for telecom installations.
• Knowledge of excavation and construction best practices.
• Capable of working outdoors in physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to install underground conduit systems.
• Prepare job sites, conduct inspections, and manage traffic.
• Verify permits and compliance with technical specifications.

Skills

Experience using excavation equipment

Proficient in reading utility locates

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Effective time management

Experience in construction environments

Job description

Keen to join a company that champions growth and development? Join a company that designs, builds, services, and maintains fiber optics and wireless infrastructure with expertise honed over more than 20 years in business. Drawing on extensive industry experience and a commitment to old-world craftsmanship, the organization approaches each task with personal service and dedication.

With a focus on hiring and training highly skilled telecommunications technicians, they believe in developing a capable team that consistently exceeds expectations, driving the evolution of the industry’s technology and ensuring top-quality results. Ready to take your expertise to the next level? Get in touch today!

Responsibilities:

• Operates heavy machinery to install underground conduit systems for telecom infrastructure, including fiber optics
• Prepares job sites for activities such as excavation, construction, or demolition
• Carefully excavates while following site plans and avoiding interference with existing utility lines
• Sets up and clears work areas, implementing measures to manage pedestrian and vehicle traffic
• Conducts pre-operational inspections and refuels equipment before starting daily tasks
• Interprets utility markings and oversees the safe exposure of buried services
• Verifies that all necessary permits and utility locates are completed and available on-site
• Monitors ongoing work to confirm compliance with technical specifications and standards
• Uses construction machinery to position and align equipment according to grading requirements

Skills/Must have:

• Experience using excavation equipment such as trenchers, mini excavators, and backhoes
• Proficient in reading utility locates, site maps, and construction drawings
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safe digging practices
• Physically fit and able to work in demanding outdoor environments
• Strong communication skills for coordination with site teams and supervisors
• Attention to detail when following permits, plans, and safety procedures
• Effective time management to meet project deadlines safely and efficiently
• Experience working as part of a crew in fast-paced construction environments

Benefits:

• Company vehicle
• Major medical health insurance
• Life and dental insurance
• Annual bonus cheques
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, increasing through continued employment
• Overtime pay - 1.5x

Salary:

• $28 - $35 per hour