Laborer Underground (CDL)
- Canada
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Job details
- Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in underground telecommunications construction or a related field
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Discover a more connected career
At VCI Construction, LLC, as a Laborer III on our Telecom Underground team, you’ll take on advanced responsibilities, including leading small teams and performing highly skilled tasks. Your expertise ensures the successful completion of complex projects while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
Connecting you to great benefits
- Weekly Paychecks
- Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
- Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
- 401(k) w/ Company Match
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Legal Insurance
- Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!
What you’ll do
- Perform highly skilled construction tasks such as loading, delivering, excavating, and operating advanced equipment for underground projects
- Install and maintain complex underground telecommunications cable with precision and adherence to project specifications
- Operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor maintenance on construction equipment to ensure optimal functionality
- Assist supervisors with project plans, material management, and task prioritization
- Provide support to small workgroups to meet project goals on time and follow safety standards
- Complete and verify detailed production reports to maintain accurate project records
- Assist with site restoration efforts, including final grading and landscaping, to meet client expectations
- Identify and address potential safety and operational issues proactively
- Train and mentor Level I and II laborers to improve their skills and knowledge
- Perform other duties as assigned
What you’ll need
- Possess a valid CDL license
- To be 18 years of age or older
- Authorization to work in the United States for this company
- High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
- 3-5 years of experience in underground telecommunications construction or a related field
- Advanced knowledge of construction equipment operation and maintenance
- Ability to interpret blueprints, job plans, and technical specifications
- Strong ability to work independently and provide support in team environments
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and extended hours as needed
- Ability to work safely in all weather conditions
- Effective leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Physical abilities & exposures
- Routinely: work alone in remote locations and in confined spaces with arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle and heavy machinery, squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs and lift greater than 55 pounds
- Occasionally: use ladder, keyboard and mouse
Why grow your career with us
Your career here is more than just a job - it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.
Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer - we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Laborer III at Dycom Industries will install underground telecommunications cable, operate and maintain construction equipment, and lead small work groups on site. The role also covers production reports, site restoration and training Level I and II laborers.
Requirements
Candidates need a valid CDL, at least 18 years of age, U.S. work authorization and 3-5 years of underground telecommunications or related construction experience. Strong equipment operation, blueprint reading, leadership and communication skills are expected.
Skills
- CDL driving
- Heavy equipment operation
- Underground cable installation
- Equipment troubleshooting and minor maintenance
- Blueprint and technical specification interpretation
- Excavation
- Loading and delivery of materials
- Site restoration and grading
- Production reporting
- Crew leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Safety standards compliance
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Independent work in remote locations
Benefits
- Weekly paychecks
- Paid time off, parental leave and holidays
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Stock purchase plan
- Education reimbursement
- Legal insurance
- Discounts on gym memberships and pet insurance
Categories
- Construction
- Transportation
- Engineering
- Trades
Keywords
- underground telecommunications
- telecom construction
- fiber optic cable installation
- CDL
- heavy equipment operator
- construction laborer
- pipelayer
- excavation
- cable installation
- site restoration
- blueprint reading
- crew leader
- laborer III
- production reporting
- underground construction
- telecommunications laborer
- trenching
- boring
- equipment maintenance
- safety
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition support
- Stock or equity
- Employee discount
- Wellness program
Licences and certifications
- CDL
Tools
- construction equipment
- heavy machinery
- vehicle
Languages
- English