OSP Drop Plough Operator

ID 2025-9552
Category
Field Operations/Craft Worker
Position Type
Full-Time Regular
Location
US-TX-Hockley
Workplace Type
Field-Based

About Us

Aspen Utility Company, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, has been serving Texas for over 15 years. Aspen is a leader in the telecommunications construction sector. We specialize in aerial and underground construction, Design/Engineering/Permitting, inside plant cabling, small cell tower, and Coax & Fiber splicing.

 

We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

About this Role

Job Summary:

The OSP Drop Plough Operator is responsible for installing conduit using mechanical boring equipment or hand tools. This role requires reading blueprints, following detailed instructions, and maintaining a strong commitment to safety and proper equipment maintenance.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities:

  • Installs service from the pedestal (fiber, coax, or copper) or the road Right of Way to the customer premise (outside).
  • Uses mechanical or manual equipment for boring, trenching, and plowing.
  • Acts as a customer contact and interfaces with customers and local supervisors to clarify project status.
  • Understands various soil and ground conditions for plowing/trenching.
  • Performs daily maintenance checks on machines (grease, lube, etc.).
  • Reads communications prints for placing conduit or cables underground.
  • Prepares load and unload signs, cones, and barricades as necessary.
  • Uses a backhoe, shovel, and mini excavator for cleanup and restoration when necessary.
  • Locates buried facilities near the route of service wire using appropriate equipment.
  • Drives company vehicles and follows established safety practices.
  • Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in all temperatures, climates, and weather conditions. Able to perform the physical tasks required in this position for the entire assigned shift.  Some exposure to odors, gases, dust and dirt may occur.  The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

 

Lifting and carrying of 50 to 60 lbs. frequently is required. Job requires standing, walking, and sitting, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and reaching occasionally. May spend long periods of time driving and/or riding in line construction vehicles to reach remote areas of the service territory.

What You'll Get

As a Quanta Services employee, you'll be offered a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

  • 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
  • Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
  • Short term and long term benefits
  • Employee discounts on consumer goods

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.

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