Underground Construction Laborer

Wilkes-Barre, PA
Outside Plant /
Full Time /
On-site
You may not realize it but communications infrastructure is all around you; from the tower your cell phone talks to, to the point of sale systems at your grocery store and gas station, the wifi system that your TV, Roku, or gaming system connects to, and the camera, security, and alarm systems at your local bank. We’re building a state of the art fiber optic network that will connect hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses with incredible speeds that will create unimaginable opportunities to those utilizing it.

Loop Internet is a rapidly growing regional fiber optic communications company. We’re proud of our team and the positive, supportive culture we’re building. We’re scaling our team and we want you to join us!

We are looking for a safety-oriented underground construction laborer. An Underground Laborer is responsible for building underground infrastructure in multiple duties such as digging holes to locate utilities, back filling holes, hooking up and connecting conduits, assisting the equipment operators, and landscape restoration. An emphasis on safety is a must; both our crew members' safety and safely excavating around existing utilities.

Preferred Qualifications

    • PA1Call knowledge.
    • Experience safely locating and excavating around other utilities.
    • Ability to read and interpret OSP maps and designs.
    • Knowledge of NESC, OSHA, and related state and local codes
    • Good analytical and communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with multiple department staffs.
    • Ability to learn new processes and procedures.
    • Standard traffic control knowledge.
    • Positive can-do attitude.
    • Hardworking and the ability to work through challenges and obstacles.
$20 - $24 an hour
Comprehensive benefits include: medical, 401k, paid sick leave and paid time off, and quarterly or yearly performance bonus.