Skilled Laborer

Skilled Laborers Needed – Fiber Optic Utility Project
Location: Reno, NV Area
Project Type: Long-Haul Fiber Optic Installation
Industry: Underground Utility Construction

PeopleReady Skilled Trades is now hiring Skilled Laborers to support a long-haul fiber optic installation project along highways in the Reno, Nevada area. This is a physically demanding, outdoor role with approximately 95% of the work performed in the field.

This is a great opportunity for candidates with experience in underground utilities, trenching, excavation support, fiber optic construction, conduit installation, and utility site work.

Responsibilities

As a Skilled Laborer, you will assist crews with underground fiber optic infrastructure installation, including conduit systems, handholes, vaults, and related utility facilities.

Duties may include:

• Perform heavy physical labor in support of underground fiber optic construction
• Hand dig, pothole, and excavate around existing underground utilities
• Assist with trench preparation and conduit installation
• Help place, remove, and adjust handholes and vaults
• Operate hand and power tools, including asphalt saws and concrete cutting equipment
• Operate or assist with vacuum excavation equipment and mini excavators
• Load, unload, haul, and stage construction materials and equipment
• Assist with traffic control support and jobsite safety
• Signal and communicate with equipment operators during excavation
• Work safely around marked utility crossings, including power, gas, water, sewer, and communication lines
• Support site cleanup and restoration activities
• Drive company vehicles and trailers, including backing trailers into job sites, if requested

Preferred Experience

• Fiber optic, telecommunications, utility, or underground construction experience
• Experience with mini excavators, vacuum excavation units, or similar construction equipment
• Asphalt cutting, concrete saws, trenching, or utility excavation experience
• Conduit installation, handhole placement, or vault installation experience
• Experience working near active utilities, highway infrastructure, or utility crossings

Requirements

• Ability to pass a 7-panel drug screening
• Clean MVR and ability to operate company vehicles, if requested
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and jobsite conditions
• Ability to work in trenches, mud, and uneven terrain
• Must be comfortable performing heavy physical labor
• Must bring required PPE
• Additional tools may be confirmed prior to start

Parking / Reporting

Workers will meet at a TBD parking location each day and drive to the jobsite together.

Why Work With PeopleReady Skilled Trades?

• Weekly pay
• Health insurance benefits
• Local recruiter support
• Opportunity to work on a major utility infrastructure project
• Respect the Craft rewards program

Apply today to join a skilled utility crew supporting fiber optic construction in the Reno area.

Pandologic. Keywords: Construction Worker, Location: Reno, NV - 89512 , PL: 603717469