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Underground Fiber Placement Specialist OR


Job Location:

Boardman, OH - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 30
Posted: 15 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary


The Opportunity

Build the Future: Underground Fiber Placement Specialist We are looking for a motivated Underground Fiber Placement Specialist to join our team in the Boardman/Portland area. If you want to get in on the ground floor with a well-funded company and turn a job into a career this is it.

As a member of our field crew youll help install the underground infrastructure that keeps our communities connected from conduit and fiber optic cable to restoration work.

Why join GRC

  • Room to grow: We are scaling fast and offer real opportunities for career advancement.
  • We invest in you: No prior fiber experience No problem. If you bring a strong work ethic and a hunger to learn well teach you the rest.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with underground placement of fiber optic conduit and cable.
  • Hand dig around existing utilities and assist with utility exposure.
  • Load unload and organize tools materials and equipment.
  • Install handholes conduit systems tracer wire pull boxes and vaults.
  • Assist directional drill excavator trenching and restoration crews.
  • Pull place and secure fiber optic cable and microduct systems.
  • Maintain a clean organized and safe job site.
  • Perform traffic control and pedestrian safety duties when required.
  • Follow company safety policies OSHA standards and customer specifications.
  • Complete daily equipment inspections and assist with routine maintenance.
  • Travel as required to project locations.
  • Perform other construction duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Valid drivers license required (CDL is a plus).
  • Construction or utility experience is preferred but not required.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to lift 75 pounds repeatedly.
  • Ability to work overtime weekends and travel for extended periods when projects require.
  • Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
  • Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and live utilities.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and advance within the company..

Preferred Qualifications

  • Underground utility construction
  • Fiber optic installation
  • Directional drilling
  • Excavation
  • Trenching
  • Restoration
  • Utility locating
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Traffic control

Additional Information

Houry Range: $25 - $30 Hourly based on experience

Schedule: Day Shift: Monday - Friday & Night Shift: Sunday - Thursday

Travel Requirements: 100%

Role Openings: 6

Target Start Date: 2-3 weeks from offer


Interview Process


  1. Recruiter Screen
  2. Hiring Manager Interview
  3. Final Interview
  4. Conditional offer upon successful background check


Equal Opportunity Employer

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability or veteran status.


Reasonable Accommodation

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of this job please contact us at .


We love building our team directly! At this time we are only considering direct applications from candidates. We respectfully ask recruiting agencies not to reach out.



Required Experience:

IC


About Company

Who We Are As a leader in the field, we design and build high-performance networks that deliver fast, reliable, and secure connectivity, supporting the digital transformation of businesses, schools, healthcare, and more. At GRC, we believe that great infrastructure is built on two thi ... View more

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