Underground Fiber Construction Operator

Position: Underground Fiber Construction Operator I
About UsAt Lightspeed Networks, we deliver reliable internet, voice, and data solutions designed to meet the demands of today’s fast‑paced world. Since our founding in 2005, we have grown our network to more than 7,000 route miles of fiber, providing high‑quality, dependable connectivity capable of supporting even the most demanding user needs.

Rooted in community, we believe strong, connected communities are essential to long‑term success. That’s why we are committed to ensuring residents and businesses in rural Oregon and Washington have access to high‑speed, reliable services and why we actively engage with and contribute to the communities we serve.

We operate with accountability and transparency, communicating openly, acting with honesty, and taking ownership from start to resolution. Our customers count on us to follow through, and we take that responsibility seriously.

Reliability is at the core of everything we do. We keep our commitments and deliver high‑quality solutions that our customers can trust, eliminating the challenges of slow or unreliable connections so they can focus on productivity and growth.

Through engagement, we show up with purpose, presence, and focus. We are proactive in understanding the needs of our customers and recognize the contributions of the people and partners who make our work possible.

Finally, we are committed to solving, proposing actionable solutions, continually improving our network and processes, and adapting with agility and creativity as technology and customer needs evolve.

Together, these values guide our mission to simplify connectivity, strengthen communities, and create lasting opportunities across the regions we serve.

Benefits We believe in taking care of our employees and offer the following benefits:

Complete medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is available.

Our safe harbor 401(k) plan is available to employees on day one and includes a 100% fully vested employer match of up to 4% of your compensation.

Eight paid holidays, flexible Take What You Need PTO and 16 hours of paid volunteer time!

Lightspeed Networks employees can also take advantage of local employee store passes at Columbia Sportswear, Adidas, and Costal Farms for big discounts!

Lightspeed Networks focuses on attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Underground Construction Operator to join our growing telecommunications company that is redefining the data network industry. This position is located in Pasco, Washington and will be working in the surrounding areas. This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position, eligible for overtime and paid bi-weekly.

The Underground Construction Operator uses machinery such as mini-excavators, vibratory plows, and directional drills to perform a variety of tasks including installs, relocates, and repairs fiber optic telecommunications systems, and associated pathway. Another part of the job involves safely hauling cable and conduit reels along their journey across long distances and burying them according to engineering design documentation.

Essential Tasks Utilize appropriate hand and power tools to measure, cut, bend, assemble, and erect components for lifting, moving, and installing plant materials according to plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.

Operate power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial bucket trucks.

Pothole/expose existing utilities using vac equipment, excavation equipment, and core drill.

Drive company vehicles and tow equipment/dump trailers safely.

Use a sonde locator to effectively locate the bore drill head and lead the drill at appropriate depths to avoid existing buried utilities (power, water, sewer, gas).Track drilling information, including length, depth, tie-in tracking, and compile into a bore-log.

Use a sonde locator to effectively locate the bore drill head and lead the drill at appropriate depths to avoid existing buried utilities (power,…