Laborer Telecom Underground III W/CDL

About the Role

As a Laborer Telecom Underground III with CDL 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. The role involves completing general labor duties related to telecommunications construction as directed by the Foreman/Supervisor, including all phases of underground construction.

Responsibilities

• Dig using hand shovel and mechanical tools.
• Install and maintain underground telecommunications cabling.
• Climb in and out of equipment (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.).
• Operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery.
• Work in congested or remote areas.
• Maintain visual and audible contact with other crew members and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement.
• Perform general construction work under the direction of Foreman/Supervisor.
• Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Provide intermediate-level support with greater responsibility, troubleshooting, and operational tasks under general supervision.
• Resolve routine issues while escalating more complex problems.
• Support 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.
• Train and mentor Level I and II laborers to improve their skills and knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 years of experience in underground telecommunications construction or a related field.
• Valid State driver's license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable driving record.
• CDL required.
• Ability to pass a background check and company drug screening.
• Ability to attend and pass all company-required training as needed.
• Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position.
• May be required to work overtime, after hours, on weekends, or be on-call as needed.
• May include working nights and holidays as needed.
• May be required to travel in-state or overnight as necessary to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Proficient in troubleshooting, operational skills, and handling more complex tasks under supervision.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of utility trucks and equipment safely.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and equipment safely.
• Ability to read prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
• Effective communication with customers, employees, and others.
• Strong ability to work independently and provide support in team environments.
• Proven leadership experience to direct workflow and produce high-quality results.
• Any combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates ability to perform the designated job duties and responsibilities.
• 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.
• Ability to follow instructions provided in written, oral, or drawing form.
• Ability to deal with and understand problems involving variables in many varied situations involving employees, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as measurements in terms of distance, proportions, percentages, and area.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret documents such as safety rules, machine manuals, and process procedures.
• Ability to write reports and other information.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers, coworkers, vendors, and the public.

Physical & Safety Requirements

The physical duties outlined below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Stand, crouch, sit, bend, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms to spaces both high and low.
• Standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crawling, crouching, lifting, holding, or stooping while on shift.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, inclement weather (rain, snow, sleet, dust), and adverse driving conditions (wet roads, icy roads, fog).
• Required to lift or move up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, or other airborne pathogens.
• Exposure to toxic or corrosive chemicals as well as moving machinery parts.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus near and/or far as needed.

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks.
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays.
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance).
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Education Reimbursement.
• Legal Insurance.
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more.

Pay

The Laborer Telecom Underground III with CDL hourly wage range is $24.00 - $32.00, depending on experience.

About the Company

Pauley Construction is a regional contractor providing infrastructure solutions for the installation and maintenance of utility systems. We offer regional contracting services throughout the Western United States, specializing in full turnkey services for the design, installation, and maintenance of utility infrastructure. Our experienced and knowledgeable employees have helped us become a respected name in the utility construction industry.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Pauley serves customers across major Western markets, including Arizona, California, Colorado, and Wyoming. Founded in 1991, Pauley is dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer needs by adopting new technologies and providing superior customer service. From deep-ditch excavation, hand-digs, aerial construction to technical services including fiber and copper splicing, Pauley ensures the job is done right while guaranteeing on-time delivery.