Founded in 1995 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, White Construction (WhiteCo) is a self-perform telecom construction company specializing in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) and fiber optic interconnects/long hauls. We also have strong aerial, splicing, and cutover capabilities. WhiteCo has an outstanding reputation of providing turn-key design and construction services throughout the Midwest to a diverse client base.
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Telecommunications Construction Foreman
Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Blair, ILJob Summary
We are looking for an Underground Construction Foreman to join our growing team. The Foreman will manage the installation of underground facilities while acting as a point of contact among crew members. This individual will have exceptional time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in an everchanging work environment. We are looking for experienced individuals with knowledge of the telecommunications construction industry.
Job Responsibilities
- Work alongside your team to ensure team members are on task, productive, and all safety regulations are adhered to
- Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans in an everchanging work environment
- Operate, manage, and guide the use of machinery and equipment
- Read blueprints, drawings, and plans
- Record and report daily/weekly progress to leadership
- Represent WhiteCo in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use
- Perform duties in standard and high-risk areas
- Safely and successfully perform duties all year round
- Perform physical tasks required to successfully complete day-to-day operations
- Travel overnight to various sites as requested
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Knowledge and understanding of all installation aspects of underground facilities
- Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and plans
- Valid Class A CDL
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Basic computer skills
- At least 5 years of recent experience in telecom construction
- Ability to operate all equipment safely and productively
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with the crew, leadership, and clients
- Function effectively as an integral part of a team
- Meet physical demands – lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds
- Ability to perform all work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
Heavy Equipment Operator
Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Blair, ILJob Summary
We are looking for an Underground Construction Operator to join our growing team. The Operator will be responsible for safely operating many types of construction equipment to dig around existing utilities. We are looking for experienced individuals with knowledge of the telecommunications construction industry.
Job Responsibilities
- Operate heavy machinery productively and safely in all conditions
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
- Utilize different machines for placement and removal of dirt/debris
- Utilize machinery to guide and install cable
- Represent WhiteCo in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use
- Perform duties in standard and high-risk areas
- Safely and successfully perform duties all year round
- Perform physical tasks required to successfully complete day-to-day operations
- Travel overnight to various sites as requested
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s License (unrestricted)
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- At least 1 year of recent experience in heavy equipment operation
- Ability to operate and dig around existing utilities safely and productively
- Possess knowledge of utility depth and placement as well as general knowledge of construction practices and equipment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with the crew, leadership, and clients
- Function effectively as an integral part of a team
- Meet physical demands – lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds
- Ability to perform all work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
- CDL preferred, or willing to obtain one
- OSHA certified
General Laborer
Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Blair, ILJob Summary
We are looking for an Underground Construction General Laborer to join our growing team. The General Laborer will be responsible for placing conduit and/or cables in trenches, splice conduit sections (install couplers), place anchors, pedestals, vaults, and more to complete construction tasks. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of the telecommunications construction industry but on the job training is provided.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in loading and unloading all equipment, materials, and supplies needed for daily work
- Safely operate tamps, jackhammers, core drills, concrete saws, and other miscellaneous equipment
- Hand dig with shovels, picks, and digging bars to expose located utilities, access u/g vaults and pedestals, and complete trenches
- Place conduit and/or cables in trenches, splice conduits sections (install couplers), place anchors, pedestals, vaults, etc. to complete construction tasks
- Fully restore worksite at completion of work: refill trenches and holes, tamp soil, replant plants or shrubs, place temporary asphalt on streets
- When required, and if appropriately license and authorized, drive or operate construction equipment
- Assist leadership with all duties
- Represent WhiteCo in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use
- Perform duties in standard and high-risk areas
- Safely and successfully perform duties all year round
- Perform physical tasks required to successfully complete day-to-day operations
- Travel overnight to various sites as requested
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s License (unrestricted)
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with the crew, leadership, and clients
- Function effectively as an integral part of a team
- Meet physical demands – lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds as well as stand and walk lengthy distances (1+ miles) over uneven terrain
- Ability to perform all work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
- Previous experience and knowledge of underground utility construction a plus
- CDL preferred, or willing to obtain one
- OSHA certified
Directional Driller
Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Blair, ILJob Summary
We are looking for an Underground Construction Directional Driller to join our growing team. The Directional Driller will be responsible for operating drilling equipment and/or locating the predetermined path to the exit point. We are looking for experienced individuals with knowledge of the telecommunications construction industry.
Job Responsibilities
- Operate drilling equipment and various other construction equipment used on the jobsite to complete daily work assignments
- Drill and/or locate predetermined path to exit point
- Assist in support of drilling operations
- Represent WhiteCo in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Perform duties in standard and high-risk areas
- Safely and successfully perform duties all year round
- Perform physical tasks required to successfully complete day-to-day operations
- Travel overnight to various sites as requested
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s License (unrestricted)
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- At least 1 year of recent experience in drilling/locating
- General knowledge of construction practices and equipment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with the crew, leadership, and clients
- Function effectively as an integral part of a team
- Ability to perform all work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
- CDL preferred, or willing to obtain one
- OSHA certified
CDL General Laborer
Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Blair, ILJob Summary
We are looking for an Underground Construction General Laborer to join our growing team. The General Laborer will be responsible for placing conduit and/or cables in trenches, splice conduit sections (install couplers), place anchors, pedestals, vaults, and more to complete construction tasks. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of the telecommunications construction industry but on the job training is provided.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in loading and unloading all equipment, materials, and supplies needed for daily work
- Safely operate tamps, jackhammers, core drills, concrete saws, and other miscellaneous equipment
- Hand dig with shovels, picks, and digging bars to expose located utilities, access u/g vaults and pedestals, and complete trenches
- Place conduit and/or cables in trenches, splice conduits sections (install couplers), place anchors, pedestals, vaults, etc. to complete construction tasks
- Fully restore worksite at completion of work: refill trenches and holes, tamp soil, replant plants or shrubs, place temporary asphalt on streets
- When required, and if appropriately license and authorized, drive or operate construction equipment
- Assist leadership with all duties
- Represent WhiteCo in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use
- Perform duties in standard and high-risk areas
- Safely and successfully perform duties all year round
- Perform physical tasks required to successfully complete day-to-day operations
- Travel overnight to various sites as requested
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Class A CDL
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with the crew, leadership, and clients
- Function effectively as an integral part of a team
- Meet physical demands – lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds as well as stand and walk lengthy distances (1+ miles) over uneven terrain
- Ability to perform all work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
- Previous experience and knowledge of underground utility construction a plus
- OSHA certified
- The networks we design and build enable everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and communities.
- Our greatest asset is our people and here you have the opportunity to build your career from the ground up, as far as you want to go.
- Founded on safety and family values, we have the GRIT to be the best at what we do and have fun while doing it.
- A culture of employee recognition & rewards for GRIT core values
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Employer Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Disability & Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA*)
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Free Wellness & Mental Health Resources
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Paid Time Off**
(Immediate Eligibility)
*Dependent on medical plan selection | **Options may vary based on work location.
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Outside Plant Construction
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Fiber Splicing & Testing
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Cable Splicing & Testing
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Utility Locating
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Directional Boring
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