Construction Technician

Right fiber (formerly Great Plains Communications) is seeking an experienced Construction Technician to install, maintain, and repair essential communication and utility infrastructure. You will operate heavy machinery, perform cable splicing, and ensure all construction projects meet our high standards for safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Infrastructure Installation:
  Safely install and replace communication and utility lines using maps and staking sheets.
• Equipment Operation:
  Drive and operate heavy machinery including trenchers, cable plows, backhoes, and skid loaders.
• Utility Locating:
  Identify and mark underground utilities both manually and electronically using One-Call color codes.
• Team Leadership & Safety:
  Mentor junior crew members, strictly adhere to safety protocols, and maintain a hazard-free work site.
• Daily Reporting:
  Complete accurate time sheets, expense reports, and CDL driving logs.

• Experience:
  
  2-5 years of relevant construction, cable installation, or utility experience.
• Physical Strength:
  Ability to frequently lift up to 130 lbs., climb ladders, and hand-dig ditches.
• Licensing:
  Valid driver's license (CDL) or ability to obtain and the ability to comply with FMCSA regulations.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic knowledge of electrical wiring, and troubleshooting equipment.
• Availability:
  Willingness to work non-standard hours, travel as needed, and respond to 24/7 emergencies.

A strong commitment to accountability, integrity, quality, and extraordinary customer service is required of all team members.

Right fiber, formerly Great Plains Communications, is built on a legacy of delivering reliable connectivity while embracing a bold vision for the future.

Backed by Grain Management, Right fiber brings together two companies with more than a century of experience each to create one of the nation’s largest privately held fiber broadband platforms.

Serving more than 400 communities across 20 states, Right fiber delivers fast, reliable fiber internet and technology solutions to nearly 300,000 homes and businesses.

While our brand is new, our commitment remains the same - providing dependable service, personalized local support, ongoing investment in our fiber network, and meaningful connections that strengthen the communities we serve.

Right fiber. Right By You.

At Great Plains Communications, we're not just building advanced technology networks, we're building futures. Whether you're in an urban hub or a rural community, you'll find opportunity here. We believe in empowering our employees, encouraging innovation, and promoting from within. Your ideas are heard. Your growth is supported. And your work has a real impact on our customers and the communities we serve.

We're hiring across the company in a variety of roles. Discover where your skills can take you and grow with us.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Real opportunities for advancement and career growth
• A wide variety of roles across multiple departments and service areas
• Focus on work-life balance
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture
• An award-winning wellness program that supports your health and well-being