OSP Construction Laborer (contract) Broadstaff - 4.0 St Petersburg Beach, FL Job Details Contract $20 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Outdoor work experience OSHA 10 Construction industry experience Materials handling Landscaping Full Job Description

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THIS IS A 3-4

month

CONTRACT POSITION

with possible hire on FT. After current project, could utilize the right candidate in other areas of FL

•This is NOT a direct hire position. Position Summary We are seeking dependable, hardworking OSP Fiber Construction Laborers to support underground broadband and fiber-optic construction projects for our client. This is a hands-on field position working alongside Directional Drill Operators, Locators, Equipment Operators, and Construction Supervisors to install underground conduit, microduct, handholes, and other infrastructure supporting fiber-optic networks. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, reliable, comfortable working outdoors, and willing to perform physically demanding construction work. Previous telecommunications, utility, underground construction, or fiber experience is preferred, but candidates with strong construction backgrounds and a willingness to learn will also be considered. Key Responsibilities Assist HDD operators, locators, and construction crews with underground fiber construction activities. Assist with installation of conduit, microduct, fiber pathways, handholes, vaults, and related OSP infrastructure. Dig and prepare bore pits, trenches, potholes, and other excavation areas as required. Pothole and expose existing utilities safely prior to drilling or excavation. Assist with pulling, placing, and handling conduit and fiber-optic cable. Load, unload, stage, and organize conduit, microduct, tools, equipment, and construction materials. Assist with setting up and breaking down HDD equipment and construction work areas. Use hand and power tools including shovels, picks, tampers, saws, drills, and other construction equipment. Assist operators with equipment spotting and movement around active construction sites. Perform basic site preparation, backfilling, compaction, cleanup, and restoration. Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site. Set up cones, signs, barricades, and other traffic-control equipment as directed. Follow utility markings and safe-digging procedures when working around existing underground infrastructure. Perform daily equipment and material checks as directed by the crew lead or supervisor. Follow all OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and project-specific construction standards. Communicate effectively with crew members, supervisors, and other personnel on the job site. Perform additional construction-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Previous experience in OSP construction, fiber construction, telecommunications, utilities, excavation, landscaping, civil construction, or general construction preferred. Underground fiber or HDD construction experience is a plus. Experience working around directional drilling, trenching, excavation, or underground utilities is highly desirable. Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools. Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a construction crew. Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and job-site conditions. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, dig, and perform repetitive physical work throughout the workday. Ability to regularly lift and carry construction materials and equipment weighing approximately 50+ lbs. Valid driver's license preferred. CDL is a plus but not required. OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, or other construction safety certifications are a plus. Must be able to comply with applicable background, drug-screening, and project requirements. Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in any of the following are strongly encouraged to apply: OSP Fiber Construction FTTH / FTTx Construction Underground Telecommunications Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Utility Construction Trenching and Excavation Conduit / Microduct Installation Fiber Placement Potholing / Utility Exposure Handhole and Vault Installation Site Restoration Traffic Control Work Environment This is a field-based construction position requiring regular outdoor work. Employees may work around excavation equipment, directional drills, construction vehicles, underground utilities, active roadways, and other construction hazards. Work may include extended hours and overtime depending on project schedules, production requirements, weather, and customer needs. Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who is dependable, safety-minded, physically capable, and willing to work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in broadband and fiber construction while gaining hands-on experience with underground OSP infrastructure.

•Broadstaff, LLC., provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Experience:

Underground fiber and/or utility construction: 1 year (Required) working with drill crews: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person