Underground Fiber Placement Specialist - OR

Glass Roots Construction • Boardman, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated Underground Fiber Placement Specialist to join our team in the Boardman/Portland area. If you want to get in on the ground floor with a well-funded company and turn a job into a career, this is it. As a member of our field crew, you’ll help install the underground infrastructure that keeps our communities connected, from conduit and fiber optic cable to restoration work. Room to grow: We are scaling fast and offer real opportunities for career advancement. We invest in you: No prior fiber experience? No problem. If you bring a strong work ethic and a hunger to learn, we’ll teach you the rest.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license required (CDL is a plus).
• Construction or utility experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and travel for extended periods when projects require.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and live utilities.
• Willingness to learn new skills and advance within the company.

Nice To Haves

• Underground utility construction
• Fiber optic installation
• Directional drilling
• Excavation
• Trenching
• Restoration
• Utility locating
• Heavy equipment operation
• Traffic control

Responsibilities

• Assist with underground placement of fiber optic conduit and cable.
• Hand dig around existing utilities and assist with utility exposure.
• Load, unload, and organize tools, materials, and equipment.
• Install handholes, conduit systems, tracer wire, pull boxes, and vaults.
• Assist directional drill, excavator, trenching, and restoration crews.
• Pull, place, and secure fiber optic cable and microduct systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site.
• Perform traffic control and pedestrian safety duties when required.
• Follow company safety policies, OSHA standards, and customer specifications.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and assist with routine maintenance.
• Travel as required to project locations.
• Perform other construction duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED