Construction Laborer

Construction Laborer – Fiber Optics (Entry Level)

This role offers an excellent entry point into the fiber optics and telecommunications field for individuals with a construction background who enjoy hands-on work outdoors. You will support the installation, splicing, and maintenance of fiber optic systems while learning industry-standard practices and working closely with experienced technicians. Success in this position relies on reliability, punctuality, adaptability, and a strong willingness to learn and work long hours in varying conditions.

• Assist with the installation, splicing, and maintenance of fiber optic cable, including single-mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon fiber.
• Support fiber splicing activities by preparing cables, setting up equipment, and following established splicing procedures under supervision.
• Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical issues related to fiber optic systems using provided tools and testing equipment.
• Review and interpret maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documents to understand work scopes and project layouts.
• Perform daily testing, inspections, and routine maintenance on splicing and testing equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Conduct optical continuity and conformance testing to verify the quality and performance of fiber optic installations.
• Assist with splicing rearrangements on existing infrastructure in buried, underground, aerial, and building environments.
• Carry out trenching, digging, and back filling tasks to prepare pathways for underground fiber and related infrastructure.
• Pull and route cable through conduits, underground pathways, and structures as part of fiber optic installation projects.
• Use power and hand tools safely and correctly to complete construction and installation tasks.
• Support general labor duties on job sites, including site preparation, cleanup, and material handling.
• Travel between job sites in work trucks, meeting at the shop as a starting point most days.
• Adapt to changing project needs and tasks, assisting where needed to keep projects on schedule.

• Demonstrated reliability, including consistently showing up to work on time and ready to perform duties.
• Comfort working long hours, including extended days and occasional Saturdays.
• Experience using power tools and hand tools safely in a construction or similar environment.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather and temperature conditions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as trenching, digging, pulling cable, and general labor.
• Willingness and ability to learn fiber optic installation, splicing, and testing techniques.
• Basic construction experience, particularly in commercial or general construction environments.
• Strong work adaptability and openness to handling a variety of tasks depending on project needs.
• Valid driver capability to travel between job sites using work trucks, as required by project demands.

• Construction background in telecommunications, underground utilities, or fiber splicing is a strong plus.
• Experience with fiber optic installation, including cable pulling and low-voltage work, is beneficial.
• Exposure to outside plant (OSP) and underground fiber projects is an advantage.
• Familiarity with telecommunication systems and general wiring practices is helpful.
• Ability to read and understand maps, blueprints, and construction drawings is preferred.
• Previous experience as a cable puller, general laborer, or in commercial construction is advantageous.
• Interest in building a long-term career in the fiber optics and telecommunications industry.

You will join a growing organization that invests in on-the-job training and provides a clear pathway into the high-demand fiber optics and telecommunications industry. The company offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, supporting your overall well-being while you develop valuable technical skills. You will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to diverse projects, and have the opportunity to grow your career through hands-on experience and continuous learning.

This role is primarily field-based and…