Laborer - Underground at Verita Telecommunications Corp – Mogadore, Ohio

The Laborer supports underground construction crews in the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications infrastructure. This role involves physical labor, working in outdoor environments, and assisting with trenching, conduit installation, and site restoration. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and eager to learn the telecom industry.

• Assist with underground utility construction, including trenching, digging, and backfilling

• Support installation of conduit, duct banks, handholes, and vaults

• Help pull, place, and secure fiber optic and copper cables

• Operate basic hand and power tools (shovels, compactors, saws, drills, etc.)

• Assist with locating and protecting existing utilities

• Set up and maintain work zones, including traffic control and safety barriers

• Perform site cleanup and restoration (concrete, asphalt, sod, dirt, gravel)

• Follow all OSHA, company, and jobsite safety procedures

• Work as part of a crew to meet production and quality goals

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Previous construction, utility, or labor experience preferred (not required)

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

• Ability to lift 75–100 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks

• Willingness to learn underground telecom construction methods

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred

• Ability to pass background check and drug screening (if required)

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude

• Team player with good communication skills

• Attention to safety and detail

• Ability to take direction and follow procedures

• Dependable and punctual

• Outdoor job sites in varying terrain and weather

• Physical labor including lifting, bending, digging, and standing for long periods

• Exposure to construction equipment, traffic, and underground utilities

Team Verita Benefits!

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and annual merit increase
• 401(k) with company match

Health & Wellness

• Choice of various PPO, HMO, and HSA accompanied plans

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance Paid for by the company
• Accidental death & dismemberment Paid for by the company
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, and critical illness