What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Laborer / Fiber Construction Helper (W-2) position at Southern Broadband Resources LLC?
Job Title: Traveling Construction Laborer – Underground Fiber Optic
Company: Southern Broadband Resources (SBR)
Location: Multi-state / travel required (home base flexible)
Type: Full-time, W-2 (weekly pay) — 100% travel, no experience required, we train
About the Work
SBR installs underground fiber optic infrastructure on projects across multiple states. We are hiring laborers to join our traveling crews. No fiber experience needed — if you show up, work hard, and are willing to travel, we will teach you the trade. Housing is covered.
Responsibilities
Assist the plow and bore crews during conduit installation
Hand dig and pothole to expose and protect existing utilities
Spot for equipment operators and help maintain a safe work zone
Set and backfill vaults, pedestals, and flowerpots
Pull and handle conduit, install couplers, and place warning tape and trace wire
Assist with traffic control and flagging as assigned
Perform site restoration: backfill, grading, seeding, and straw placement
Take and organize field photos as directed by the crew lead
Load, unload, and secure materials and tools for transport between projects
Keep the job site clean and free of debris
Requirements
No prior experience required — willingness to learn and follow direction is what matters
Willing and able to travel out of state for extended periods (typically 3–6 weeks on, then home time)
Valid driver’s license preferred
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and work on your feet all day
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including cold-weather markets
Must be able to work safely around heavy equipment and active roadways
Comfortable with shared crew housing while on assignment
Dependable and drug-free — travel crews depend on everyone showing up
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly rate — on prevailing wage projects, pay follows the applicable Davis-Bacon wage determination for that project and classification Lodging provided and paid by the company — hotel or furnished house (Airbnb), arranged before you arrive. Housing is shared with the crew; each worker has their own bed and private room when available
Weekly pay; workweek runs Sunday through Saturday
Overtime paid per federal and applicable state law
Steady work across multiple states — as one project wraps, we move to the next
Clear path to advance into equipment operation and crew lead with experience
W-2 employment (this is not a 1099 position)
Southern Broadband Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 60.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing and able to travel out of state for extended periods (typically 3–6 weeks on, then home time)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $40