Underground Fiber Construction Technician
Duke Broadband
St. Clair County
About Duke Broadband:
Duke Broadband is a fast-growing fiber internet provider focused on delivering ultra-fast, reliable service to both rural and urban communities in St Clair County. We're investing in the infrastructure that powers homes, businesses, and institutions — and that starts with a strong team of professionals who know how to build broadband right.
As part of our network expansion, we’re hiring experienced underground construction technicians who specialize in the installation and maintenance of fiber-optic networks. If you have a strong work ethic, operate safely, and take pride in quality underground work — we want you on our team.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Underground Fiber Construction Technician with hands-on experience in:
- Plowing fiber
- Directional boring (HDD)
- Trenching and excavating
- Blowing fiber cable
- Site restoration (landscape, pavement, concrete, etc.)
- This is a field-based role that will involve daily operation of construction equipment, working in various soil and terrain conditions, and collaborating with project managers, inspectors, and other team members. You’ll play a critical role in laying the groundwork — literally — for Duke Broadband’s fiber infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fiber Installation & Construction
- Safely operate heavy equipment including:
- Directional drills (Ditch Witch/Vermeer)
- Plows and trenchers
- Excavators, mini-excavators, and backhoes
- Fiber blowing machines
- Install innerduct, conduit, handholes, pedestals, vaults, and other underground components according to engineered drawings.
- Perform fiber cable blowing or pulling through conduit systems, ensuring minimum stress and maximum integrity.
- Utility Locating & Damage Prevention
- Read and interpret utility locates, prints, and construction plans.
- Perform potholing to safely expose and verify existing underground utilities.
- Use electronic locators and hand-digging methods to prevent utility strikes.
- Restoration & Site Management
- Backfill trenches and bore pits; perform site cleanup and restoration to pre-construction condition.
- Restore landscaping (grass, mulch, sod), pavement (asphalt, concrete), and hardscape features as required.
- Maintain accurate job documentation, including pictures, measurements, and notes for each completed job.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2–3 years of underground utility construction experience
- Experience with:
- Directional boring
- Plowing and trenching
- Blowing fiber
- Site restoration
- Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with construction equipment
- Ability to read and follow construction blueprints and utility maps
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Valid Driver’s License (CDL preferred or ability to obtain)
