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Who We Are
Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is a first-class fiber optic utility construction firm founded by career telecom and construction professionals. We leverage the latest technologies and up-to-date construction practices to design and build high-performance networks that deliver fast, reliable connectivity for businesses, schools, and healthcare.
At GRC, we believe that great infrastructure is built on two foundational commitments:
- Safety First: This is our #1 priority and a mutual commitment. We protect our team members, the public, and our customers' assets by prioritizing safety over production and ensuring every project is executed without shortcuts so everyone goes home safe.
- Quality & Excellence: We commit to excellence in every detail. By investing in our people, best-in-industry equipment, and processes, we deliver reliable, lasting work and exceptional, professional service for our customers.
We are looking for people who take pride in their trade and want to help us lay the foundation for a safer, more connected future.
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, you’ll 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, we’ll 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 driver's 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
- Recruiter Screen
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Final Interview
- 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 GRCJobs@glassrootsconstruciton.com.
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.
The pay range for this role is:
25 - 30 USD per hour(Boardman, OR)
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