Underground Telecom Lead Laborer - Skilled Field Tech

Bigham Cable Construction, Inc; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Legal insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

Bigham Cable Construction, Inc. is seeking a Laborer III for our Telecom Underground team in the United States.

The role involves leading small workgroups, loading, delivering, excavating, and operating sophisticated underground telecom equipment with strict safety and quality standards. You will install and maintain complex underground cables per project specs, troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on equipment, and assist with project planning, material management, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Authorized to work in the United States for this company.
• High School Diploma, GED or relevant work experience.
• 3–5 years of underground telecommunications construction or related field experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, job plans, and technical specifications.
• Strong ability to work independently and in team environments.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and extended hours as needed.
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions.
• Effective leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly skilled construction tasks such as loading, delivering, excavating, and operating advanced equipment for underground projects.
• Install and maintain complex underground telecommunications cable with precision and adherence to project specifications.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor maintenance on construction equipment.
• Assist supervisors with project plans, material management and task prioritization.
• Provide support to small workgroups to meet project goals on time and safely.
• Complete and verify detailed production reports for accurate project records.
• Assist with site restoration, including final grading and landscaping.
• Identify and address safety and operational issues proactively.
• Train and mentor Level I and II laborers to improve skills and knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint interpretation

Equipment operation

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Mentoring

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Construction equipment

Maintenance knowledge

Job description

Bigham Cable Construction, Inc. is seeking a Laborer III for our Telecom Underground team in the United States.

The role involves leading small workgroups, loading, delivering, excavating, and operating sophisticated underground telecom equipment with strict safety and quality standards. You will install and maintain complex underground cables per project specs, troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on equipment, and assist with project planning, material management, and reporting.