We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our Underground Construction Crew. As an Underground Utility Assistant, you’ll work directly with the Foreman and team to support telecom utility projects. This role involves hands-on fieldwork, including digging, loading, and placing underground cabling of various sizes. If you’re dependable, safety-focused, and ready to learn, this is a great opportunity to build a career in underground utility and telecom construction.

• Perform general construction and labor duties, including trenching, digging, and backfilling.

• Safely operate hand tools and light equipment (shovels, compactors, jackhammers, chipping guns, etc.).

• Assist with loading/unloading materials and placing underground telecom cabling.

• Travel throughout New England with the crew (company-paid hotels + per diem).

• Maintain a safe work environment for yourself, crew members, and customers.

• Follow instructions and complete tasks efficiently in a team setting.

• Support site preparation, cleanup, and equipment handling as needed.

• Other duties as assigned       

• Valid driver’s license (must pass routine screenings).

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly.

• Ability to perform physical construction work and repetitive tasks.

• Strong work ethic — reliable, punctual, and safety-minded.

• Ability to follow directions, work independently when needed, and contribute as a team player.

• Must be 21+ years old.

Preferred but not required:

• Class A CDL license.

• Hoisting License (IC/2B).

• Prior underground utility or telecom construction experience.

• Basic knowledge of equipment maintenance, inspections, and material handling.

Benefits & Perks

• Weekly overtime opportunities.

• Paid travel expenses (hotels + per diem).

• Company-provided OSHA-10 certification within 90 days.

• Hands-on training and career growth in underground telecom construction.

Work Environment

• Repeated and frequent ability to lift, from floor to above head 40 lbs continuously
• Ability to sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach and utilize both hands and feet in an aerial and underground capacity. Environmental Conditions exposure is heat, cold, dust, wet, vibration and very loud noise.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

AAP/EEO Statement: 

Centerline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Who We Are

At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading critical infrastructure across North America. Our technicians, engineers, and professional staff bring unmatched expertise to each job, working as a team to deliver consistent, exceptional results. That’s why Fortune 500 clients choose Centerline again and again for a wide range of projects.

With demand for connectivity at an all-time high, Centerline’s opportunities for growth are limitless — and so are yours. We’re committed to fostering your professional advancement and supporting your career journey.

We look for team members who demonstrate our core values: Safety, Collaboration, Reliability, Integrity, Passion, and Technology. This S.C.R.I.P.T. is key to our team’s success, allowing everyone to reach their full potential. As a member of our winning team, you’ll receive comprehensive insurance benefits — medical, dental, and vision — plus a 401(k) plan with employer match, referral bonuses, and generous PTO.

Join us today. Together, we’re building a better network.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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