About the position
TD&I Cable Maintenance, LLC is seeking a full in-house underground drop crew to join our growing team in Cold Spring, MN. The crew will consist of 2 to 3 skilled individuals responsible for installing telecommunications service drops from the main line to customer premises. This team will follow construction plans provided by a Supervisor and work together to complete underground fiber drop projects efficiently and safely. Ideal crews will be dependable, safety-conscious, and experienced in underground utility work. This is a great opportunity for an established crew or group of individuals who work well together and are ready to join a stable and growing company. Sign-On Bonus!!! Sign-on bonus of $1,500 per employee up to a 3-person crew. Bonus paid out in 30, 60, 90-day intervals.
Responsibilities
- Install fiber and/or coax drops using plows, drills, and other equipment.
- Complete driveway, road, and sidewalk bores per job specifications.
- Perform drop buries to the required specifications, installation of pipe, direct bury fiber, cane & Nid Installations.
- Operate drop plows, mini-excavators, and 7X11 / 9X13 Vermeer directional drills.
- Read and follow construction prints, work orders, and project layouts.
- Prepare construction sites by clearing obstacles and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment necessary for construction tasks.
- Remove debris and garbage from work sites and assist in restoration efforts post-construction.
- Regulate traffic flow and erect traffic signs in accordance with MUTCD guidelines to ensure safety around the construction site.
- Adhere to all health and safety standards.
- Perform digging potholes, trenching, and other underground excavation work as required for utility maintenance.
Requirements
- Must have prior experience in direct bury of fiber and/or coax.
- Valid Driver’s License with minimal driving violations within the past 5 years.
- Able to lift 50 lbs. regularly and perform strenuous outdoor tasks.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and job instructions.
- Comfortable using basic technology for time entry, job tracking, or communication.
- Excellent communication, time management, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
Nice-to-haves
- 2+ years of experience in drop bury or underground utilities.
- Experience with drop plow, directional drill, mini-excavator, and locating equipment.
- Familiarity with industry-standard tools and techniques for fiber installation.
- Possession or ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card.
- CDL with tanker endorsement (or willingness to obtain) for operating larger commercial vehicle combinations.
- Knowledge of traffic regulation and safety standards (MUTCD).
- Understanding of and compliance with OSHA Construction Safety standards.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $1,500 per employee up to a 3-person crew, paid out in 30, 60, 90-day intervals.
