Construction Laborer

Location: Tri-Parish & Central Louisiana Areas (Louisiana)

Department: Broadband Construction

Compensation: $22-$25 per hour

Construction Laborer: Building future connections to last.

Are you a seasoned construction leader with a reputation for getting the job done right? Join our dynamic team at Direct Communications, where we have spent over 75 years bridging the digital divide for rural communities. We don't just build networks; we empower neighbors through high-end managed routers, security solutions, and cutting-edge services.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Legacy: We believe in taking care of the people who power our mission. Enjoy unmatched benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance for just 50¢ per paycheck. We support your whole self with a 6% 401(k) match, telehealth services, professional and personal tuition reimbursement, and a culture that truly respects your work/life balance.

At Direct Communications, we are guided by our core values of Integrity, Growth, Respect, Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, and Community. If you are a leader who is as hungry for results as you are humble in your success and smart about how you manage people, you belong here.

The Role: Expert Leadership in the Field

We are looking for a high-caliber Construction Laborer to join our fiber broadband crews in Tri-Parish and Central Louisiana areas. This isn't just a "construction job"—it’s a role for a proactive individual who thrives on-site, possesses a "whatever it takes" attitude, and has the technical grit to manage complex underground utility projects to completion.

Qualifications & Expertise

Industry Knowledge: Hands-on experience in heavy equipment operation, underground utility work, and broadband construction such as installation/trenching and operating heavy machinery.

Safety Oversight: Proven ability to commit to safety practices, keeping your colleagues and others safe on the job site.

Technical Proficiency: Work with teams on fiber optic network maintenance, DLC systems, fiber hubs, and power installations.

The "Ideal" Professional: You are someone who has a strong work ethic and always looking for the next task without being asked. You understand how your actions affect your team members and the public, communicate clearly and treat everyone with respect. You are a coachable person.

Credentials: High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license with a clean record is required. CDL, preferred, drilling rig experience (required), ability to lift 50+ pounds and willingness to travel 1-2 weeks for out-of-town assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Deploy Fiber Infrastructure: Assist in the installation of fiber optic cables through both underground trenching and aerial deployments.

Operate Heavy Machinery: Master the use of excavators, skid steers, drop plows, and directional drills to get the job done right.

Collaborate & Solve: Work seamlessly with your crew to troubleshoot infrastructure issues and ensure every connection is rock-solid.

Manage Equipment: Take pride in your tools and trailers, ensuring they are safely towed, maintained, and ready for action.

Grow Your Skills: Gain hands-on experience in telecommunications—a rapidly evolving industry where we prioritize your professional development.

Schedule & Compensation

Salary: $22-25 per hour.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week, with the flexibility to work 35 hours weekly upon approval to maintain work/life balance.

Travel: Frequent daily travel across our geographic footprint and overtime for emergency repairs is required.

Our Full Benefits Suite

Unmatched Healthcare: Medical/Dental/Vision for $0.50 per paycheck. (Yep, that’s right 50¢ per paycheck)

Retirement: 401(k) with a 6% company match.

Time Off: 10 paid holidays + generous PTO (14 days in Year 1).

Protection: Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability insurance.

Growth: Personal & Professional Development Reimbursement.

Perks: Free high-speed internet (if within service footprint) and 3rd party financial management services.

Direct Communications is an equal opportunity provider and employer