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, if you meet job qualifications. Bonus paid out in 60, 90, 120-day intervals.

Essential Duties and 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.

· Site Preparation: Prepare construction sites by clearing obstacles and ensuring a safe working environment. 

· Material Handling: Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment necessary for construction tasks. 

· Site Clean-Up: Remove debris and garbage from work sites and assist in restoration efforts post-construction. 

· Traffic Regulation: Regulate traffic flow and erect traffic signs in accordance with MUTCD guidelines to ensure safety around the construction site. 

· Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety standards.

· Excavation Work: Perform digging potholes, trenching, and other underground excavation work as required for utility maintenance. 

Minimum Skills & Experience Required: 

· 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. 

Preferred Skills & Experience: 

· 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.