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Broadband Infrastructure | Cable Construction | Fiber & Utility Support

Location: Cincinnati, OH and surrounding service areas
 Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Full-Time Opportunity | 40+ Hours Weekly Available
Pay: $39,359 – $92,067 per year
Weekly Pay Available - Ability to earn $1,000+ per week 

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance & Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts Program
• Company owned vehicle (for qualified candidates only)
• Paid training and onboarding
• On-the-job technical training
• Travel opportunities with additional incentive pay

SUMMARY: Next Solutions is seeking motivated and reliable Drop Bury Technicians, Underground Utility Technicians, Fiber Installation Technicians, Telecommunications Construction Technicians, and Broadband Infrastructure Technicians to support residential and commercial telecommunications projects throughout the Cincinatti market and surrounding areas.

Technicians will be responsible for underground cable placement, broadband infrastructure support, service restoration, utility locating coordination, and drop installation activities that help connect customers to critical internet, cable, and telecommunications services.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, solving field challenges, and working independently while supporting essential infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has experience in underground utility work, telecommunications construction, cable installation, fiber deployment, landscaping restoration, or similar field-based environments.

Successful candidates may have experience as a:

• Drop Bury Technician
• Underground Utility Technician
• Underground Cable Installer
• Fiber Installation Technician
• Fiber Construction Technician
• Telecommunications Construction Technician
• Broadband Infrastructure Technician
• Utility Locator Technician
• Field Service Technician
• Construction Laborer
• Directional Drilling Assistant
• Cable Installation Technician
• Low Voltage Technician
• Utility Construction Technician
• Network Infrastructure Technician

Candidates should be:

• Customer-focused and professional
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Safety-conscious and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable operating tools, equipment, and field technology
• Committed to quality workmanship and job site safety

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Install and bury telecommunications, broadband, and utility service lines
• Perform residential and commercial drop installations
• Restore landscaping and property following installation work
• Locate and expose utility paths as needed for installation activities
• Coordinate with utility locating services and follow established safety requirements
• Install conduit, cable, and related telecommunications infrastructure
• Troubleshoot and resolve installation challenges in the field.
• Maintain accurate work documentation and job completion records
• Operate tools and equipment required to complete assigned work orders
• Follow company safety standards and construction procedures
• Communicate professionally with customers and internal teams
• Deliver high-quality workmanship while meeting project timelines

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Experience in telecommunications, utility construction, cable installation, fiber installation, landscaping, excavation, or related field preferred
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and manage assigned workload
• Customer service experience preferred
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the day
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds regularly
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and field equipment safely
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Reliable transportation
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings when business needs require
• Ability to meet productivity, quality, and safety expectations

Equipment Experience Preferred

Experience operating or working around the following equipment is highly valued:

• Cable placement tools
• Fiber installation equipment
• Utility locating equipment
• Telecommunications construction tools
• Trenching equipment
• Restoration and landscaping tools
• Hand tools and power tools
• Construction and utility support equipment

WORK HOURS & LOCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a field-based role requiring full-time travel to customer locations, within a <100-mile service area. 
• The typical schedule is 40-50 hours per week, including alternating weekends as needed. 
• Work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather and job site conditions.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
• Next Solutions is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas for this position.