Laborer - Underground​/Telcom

About Us

Fiber Tel, LLC is a fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR). Locally grown in Utah’s Art City, we have rapidly expanded across the Northwest and Western regions. We specialize in utility construction and fiber‑optic installation, offering a full turnkey experience for our clients.

We provide rewarding benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E‑Verify.

Fiber Tel is hiring entry‑level Telecom Construction Laborers. In this role you will support all phases of utility construction for telecom projects. Responsibilities include general labor duties directed by the Foreman/Supervisor.

Services may include placing poles, anchors, guys, aerial strand and cable, direct buried pipe, trenching cable, directional boring, installing underground conduit systems, performing inside wiring, cabling, testing, and maintenance services.

Pay: $24–26 per hour

• Hand dig using shovel or mechanical tools.
• Install and maintain underground telecommunications cabling.
• Operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery.
• Work in congested or remote areas.
• Maintain visual and audible contact with crew and all moving/stationary persons to ensure safe coordination.
• Perform general construction work under direction of Foreman/Supervisor.
• Maintain safe working habits/conditions per regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Learn all aspects of crew work and assist operators and foreman as required.
• Set up, prepare, and clean up construction sites.
• Develop an understanding of buried utilities.
• Lift heavy equipment and supplies (up to 75 lbs).

• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.
• Valid driver’s license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Good driving record.
• Basic knowledge and safe operation of utility trucks and equipment.
• Basic knowledge and safe use of hand tools.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License is a plus (higher wage scales apply).
• Effective communication skills with customers and staff.
• Willing and able to work in all weather conditions.

• Previous construction experience, preferably in telecommunications.
• Ability to perform all duties in telecom construction.
• Willingness to travel.

This is a full‑time, hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. The position is outdoors and exposes workers to extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, high wind, natural gas, electrical shock risk, and moderate to loud noise levels.

The employee must stand for long periods (up to 12 hours), lift 75 lbs, tolerate extreme weather, and meet vision requirements (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, focus). Working safety instructions must be understood and followed.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Accounts.
• PWR discounts on flights, amusement parks, Nike.
• Group discounts on pet, auto, home insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applications will undergo drug testing and background checks. The company complies with all OSHA, state, city, and municipal safety requirements and training.

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