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Job Title: Traveling Plow Operator – Underground Fiber Optic Construction
Company: Southern Broadband Resources (SBR)
Location: Multi-state / travel required (home base flexible)
Type: Full-time, W-2 (weekly pay) — 100% travel
About the Work
SBR installs underground fiber optic infrastructure on projects across multiple states. We are building a traveling crew that moves from project to project as work is awarded. If you like being on the road, working steady hours, and getting paid weekly, this is the job.
Responsibilities
Operate vibratory plow and/or trencher to install underground conduit to specified depth of cover
Verify and respect 811 utility locate markings; maintain safe clearances from existing utilities
Read and follow construction prints, route maps, and client-specific standards (specs change by project and client)
Maintain accurate depth of cover and report any deviation
Document work daily with photos in the project’s field documentation platform (OX, Vitruvi, or client equivalent)
Identify and report rock, cobble, or unforeseen conditions before proceeding
Perform daily equipment inspections, greasing, and basic field maintenance
Assist with equipment loading, tie-down, and transport between job sites
Work safely in and around active roadways, following all traffic control requirements
Adapt to new markets, new clients, and new crews with a professional attitude
Requirements
Verifiable experience operating a vibratory plow, trencher, or similar underground utility equipment
Willing and able to travel out of state for extended periods (typically 3–6 weeks on, then home time)
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record — CDL Class A strongly preferred (equipment and trailer transport)
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and DOT physical if CDL is required
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including cold-weather markets
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor as needed
Comfortable with shared crew housing while on assignment
Must be dependable — travel crews depend on everyone showing up
Prior fiber optic or underground utility experience strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly rate based on experience — 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 — as one project wraps, we move to the next
W-2 employment (this is not a 1099 position)
Southern Broadband Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $20.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 60.0 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wakefield, MI 49968: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
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 - $60