Underground Power Technician

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking an entry-level Underground Power Technician/Laborer to assist in installing and maintaining underground electrical power distribution systems. You will work with conduit, duct banks, and cables, following safety procedures and project plans.

The role emphasizes outdoor work in variable weather, physical labor, and teamwork with linemen and technicians. This entry point offers opportunities for advancement into operator or senior technician

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Entry-level role with potential for advancement within underground power and utility construction.
• Ability to read and follow safety procedures and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Install conduit, duct banks, cable vaults, handholes, and related underground infrastructure.
• Pull, place, and secure underground electrical cables under supervision.
• Prepare sites and restore sites, including grading and cleanup.
• Assist equipment operators, linemen, and technicians.
• Follow utility specifications, project plans, and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Adhere to company safety policies.
• Participate in safety meetings and training programs.

Skills

Reading work instructions

Communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tools & equipment basics

Job description

An Underground Power Technician/Laborer assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground electrical power distribution systems.

• Key Responsibilities Install conduit, duct banks, cable vaults, handholes, and related underground infrastructure.
• Pull, place, and secure underground electrical cables under the direction of qualified personnel.
• Perform site preparation and restoration activities, including grading and cleanup.
• Assist equipment operators, linemen, and technicians
• Follow utility specifications, project plans, and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Adhere to company safety policies
• Participate in safety meetings and training programs.
• Qualifications High school diploma or GED
• Previous utility, or underground utility experience preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Required Skills Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Attention to detail and situational awareness.
• Physical Requirements Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting.
• Ability to work on uneven terrain and in trenches.
• Capable of wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Working Conditions Outdoor environments.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, noise, and varying temperatures.

This role serves as an entry point into the underground power and utility construction industry and offers opportunities for advancement into equipment operator, cable splicer, foreman, or underground utility technician positions.