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Drop Bury Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

A career with the Allo Drop team (FTTP) is both challenging and rewarding. Since there are no two ... Select routes and place/bury drops for residential fiber plant. * Operate equipment needed to ...

Warehouse Assistant

Aurora, CO · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...

Warehouse Assistant

Aurora, CO · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...

Warehouse Assistant

Aurora, CO · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...

This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...

This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...

This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...

Drop Bury information

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How much do drop bury jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for drop bury in Colorado is $16.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $8.85 and $20.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by drop bury technicians in the field, and how can they be addressed?

Drop Bury technicians often encounter challenges such as working in adverse weather conditions, navigating underground utilities, and ensuring minimal disruption to customer properties. To address these issues, technicians are trained to use specialized equipment for locating existing utilities and follow strict safety protocols. Effective communication with property owners and close collaboration with team members help streamline the process and prevent misunderstandings. Continuous training and adhering to industry best practices are essential for overcoming these common challenges.

What is a drop bury?

A Drop Bury technician is a professional responsible for installing and burying low-voltage cables, such as fiber optic or coaxial lines, underground from a main service line to a customer's home or business. The process involves digging shallow trenches, laying the cable, and restoring the landscape to its original condition. Drop Bury technicians ensure that the cables are properly protected and comply with safety standards, often working for telecommunications or utility companies. Their work is essential for providing reliable internet, television, and phone services to end users.

What are drop bury jobs?

Drop bury jobs focus on taking steps to install and maintain cables and fiber optic connections underground. As a drop bury technician, you install cable in the ground or access it for repair jobs. A technician or drop bury crew member assesses the wire and may replace it if necessary. You may operate various pieces of digging equipment depending on the scope of the project. The duties of a crew foreman or quality control inspector involve overseeing drop bury projects, ensuring that they meet quality standards, and ensuring that the crew follows safety procedures.

What is the difference between Drop Bury vs Excavator Operator?

AspectDrop BuryExcavator Operator
Required CredentialsOSHA certification, safety trainingOSHA certification, safety training
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, utility projectsConstruction sites, excavation projects
Employer & Industry UsageUtility companies, construction firmsConstruction companies, excavation services
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Drop Bury workers focus on safely placing utility lines or pipes underground, often involving precise handling of materials. Excavator Operators operate heavy machinery to dig trenches, foundations, or holes. While both roles are essential in construction and utility projects, Drop Bury specialists typically work with utility installation tasks, whereas Excavator Operators handle earthmoving equipment. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers find the right fit for their skills and project needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a drop bury technician?

To thrive as a Drop Bury Technician, you need a good understanding of underground utility installation, basic construction skills, and familiarity with safety standards, often requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with hand tools, trenching machines, and utility locating equipment is essential, and OSHA safety certification is often preferred. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication with customers and team members set top performers apart. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure the safe, efficient, and accurate installation of underground cables, minimizing service disruptions and hazards.
What are popular job titles related to Drop Bury jobs in Colorado? For Drop Bury jobs in Colorado, the most frequently searched job titles are:
Infographic showing various Drop Bury job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $33,999 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

Fiber Drop Technician

ALLO Fiber

Westminster, CO • On-site

$24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


ALLO Fiber rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 97 rated telecommunications companies


Job description

At ALLO, we believe people are our biggest asset. Our team brings the ALLO mission to life because as local members of each community, we live, work, play, and volunteer right here with you. We're passionate about being involved and contributing to the success and progress of each of our GIG Communities.
We pursue these passions because ALLO leaders have created a workplace where folks are valued, ideas are heard, and leaders and teammates show up for each other at work and in life.

A career with the Allo Drop team (FTTP) is both challenging and rewarding. Since there are no two homes or buildings alike, installing fiber to the premise (FTTP) requires mental flexibility, physical dexterity, and a willingness to constantly adapt to changing conditions. There is no "business as usual" in this position, you'll arrive on the job each day to find a totally new environment, new questions, new challenges, and new ways to get the job done right. If you're a creature of habit, this is not the gig for you. If you're into being outside, trying new things, and can't stand sitting at a keyboard, we want to meet you.
Knowledge and experience are essential to ALLO's mission, and while applicants do not need telecommunications or construction experience, character is important, and we will train the right people. Being Self-motivated with the ability to complete daily tasks without constant supervision is key. We look for those who have a natural instinct for our core values: Honest, Local, Exceptional, and Hassle-Free. If you can see yourself fitting into this growing team, let's talk about GIG things together.
Colorado residents: Starting pay for this role has a typical range of $21-$24 per hour depending on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Start your day knowing it probably won't be typical and brand-new tasks not listed below are bound to come up.
  • Select routes and place/bury drops for residential fiber plant.
  • Operate equipment needed to install buried drops.
  • Yard and landscaping restoration.
  • Climbing a ladder will be required for aerial drop work.
  • Whether flying solo or tackling the day as a team, you'll be expected to work efficiently and productively. Flexibility is key.
  • Select materials for use in construction of fiber distribution system.
  • Secure necessary locates through 1-call system before work is initiated.
  • Document the construction of fiber plant and provide daily and weekly production reports to the Supervisor.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
  • Provide a safe work environment by being knowledgeable of and enforcing all state, local, federal safety regulations and company safety policies.
  • Operate and monitor company-owned vehicle and equipment by inspecting condition daily and maintaining a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to accept periodic assignments that involve travel away from immediate home office area based on client needs, business needs and project scope.
  • You will be expected to lift up to 100 pounds.

EDUCATION:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Preferredphysical labor experience

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

  • Thorough knowledge of ALLO construction procedures.

  • Ability to gainknowledge of fiber construction and material.

  • Basic knowledge of Excel, MicrosoftWordand the ability to learnSmartsheets.

  • Ability tocommunicate with internal and external customers,contractorsand company employees.

  • Ability to work evenings and weekends.

  • Ability to travel outside of the home office area for extended periods of time based on project and businessneed.

Must be able to:

  • Operate a company vehicle

  • Ability tomaintaina valid driver's license

  • Pull a trailer with equipment loaded on it

  • Includes hooking up and backing up

  • Able to do general maintenance for vehicle and trailers

  • Work DOT inspection sheet and obtain DOT physical

  • Keep truck and trailer clean and organized

  • Work power tools

  • Climb ladder up to 35'

  • Run heavy walk behind machinery

  • Read a measuring tape

  • Utilize personal cell phone for business purposes

  • Work solo or with a team

  • Work with small items i.e., splice ends,snipsand cleavers (will teach right candidate)

  • Be punctual and ready to work

  • Ability to drive a lift truck (preferred notrequired)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Raise objects up to100lbs.
  • Remain upright on feet for extended periods
  • Ability to communicate information
  • Ability to crouch and crawl
  • Ability to bend, kneel, and stand
  • Ability to ascend/descend ladder
  • Ability to carry tools and equipment
  • Ability tooperatea computer
  • Ability toobservedetails at far range
  • Ability tooperatehand tools and equipment
  • Ability tooperatemachinery
  • Ability to work in outdoors
  • Ability to work in extreme weather
  • Weight RestrictionsAreial:
  • Ladder-less than350lbs.including equipment
  • Bucket-Less than 250 lbs. including equipment
  • Ability to pass aDOT Physical/Certification
  • Possess/maintain aValid Driver's License

People are our passion. At ALLO, we don't treat you like a number. You're a human being.

Get ready to plug into the perks at ALLO:

  • Free internet? You bet. Plus, awesome discounts on other ALLO services.

  • Retirement Plan: The fiber future isn't the only one we care about. We match your 401(k) savings up to 5%.

  • Health and Wellness: Participate in quarterly wellness challenges, and we'll deposit extra cash into your checking or health savings accounts.

  • Benefits: Our benefits include medical, vision, and dental with low employee costs. Not to mention generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program.

  • Sponsorships: Are you passionate about a local fundraiser or philanthropy? We strive to give back to what matters most to our communities.

  • Tuition Assistance: Have a thirst for knowledge? We like that, which is why we're proud to offer assistance with the cost of your tuition.

ALLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing opportunities to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ALLO believes that diversity and inclusion within our team is critical to our success as a company. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

Benefit eligibility depends on the position and employment status. The available benefits differ for interns, contingent workers, and part-time team members.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply may contact Recruiting at recruiting@allofiber.com.

ALLO is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.


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