Underground Operator 1 in Blue Ash, Ohio at Sunrise Telecom

Salary: $20.00 - $30.00/hr
Sunrise Telecom
Blue Ash, Ohio, 45241, United States
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Job Description

Position Summary

The Underground Operator I is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment to install, maintain, and repair underground telecommunications infrastructure. This includes trenching, boring, excavating, and placing conduit and fiber systems to support network construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate equipment such as directional bore machines, mini excavators, backhoes, trenchers, and other underground construction equipment
  • Perform safe excavation for fiber, conduit, and utility installations
  • Read and interpret utility locates, site drawings, and construction plans
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including OSHA and company policies
  • Maintain awareness of existing underground utilities and avoid service disruptions
  • Assist with placing conduit, handholes, vaults, and pedestals
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance
  • Communicate effectively with crew members, supervisors, and project managers
  • Complete required paperwork and job documentation accurately
  • Travel to various job sites as required
Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Prior experience operating underground construction equipment required
  • Experience in telecommunications or utility construction preferred
  • Ability to read construction prints and utility markings
  • Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred, if applicable)
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
Required Skills

  • Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of underground utility safety practices
  • Basic mechanical knowledge of equipment
Working Conditions

  • Outdoor construction environment
  • Exposure to weather, noise, and construction-related hazards
  • May require overtime, weekends, and travel

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Job Location

Blue Ash, Ohio, 45241, United States

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