Decades of dedication

With over 40 years of experience in the underground telecommunications industry, we have developed strong and lasting relationships with Telecommunications companies and associated engineering firms throughout the upper mid-west.

This partnership has awarded us an extensive list of projects, and we are looking for skilled and non-skilled individuals to increase our workforce.

Open Positions

• Plow Cat Operator chevron_right
  Experience is required for this position. We use Komatsu D65PX power units with a Bron Plow. You will need to provide references if you are applying for this position. You will need to be able to effectively communicate with the Pull Cat. You will also be responsible for the daily lubrication of the plow. A grease gun will be provided for your use.
• Pull Cat Operator chevron_right
  Experience preferred, but not required for this position. Ripley’s will provide training for qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will have previous dozer operating experience. We use Komatsu D65PX power units with a mounted Hydraulic winch. You need to be able to follow instructions from the plow cat operator and / or the foreman.
• Backhoe Operator chevron_right
  Previous backhoe operating experience is required for this position. You will be digging in and or around multiple existing utilities, such as copper or fiber optic, power cables, gas lines or private existing utilities. You need to be comfortable with digging in congested areas and have a history of no damages to existing utilities. You will need to be able to follow hand signals from the spotter to avoid any damages to the utility that you are crossing. Some hand digging may be required to verify the location of whatever it is that you are digging around. You will be responsible for daily lubrication of all the grease fittings on the backhoe and the loader. Certain lube points may need to be greased twice daily.
• Directional Drill Operator chevron_right
  Experience Required, along with a Valid, Current CDL with a Tanker Endorsement. You will be responsible to haul the Directional Drill from point to point. You will need to make sure that your crew has enough mud mixing materials on hand to make it through the day without having to make a trip for more supplies. You will be responsible to look over the directional drill to check for any repairs that may be needed. Other duties will be to walk the boring path with your foreman and your Directional Drill Locator, prior to any boring activity, to verify that all existing utilities have been located. You may have to give instructions to the pot-hole team, as needed.
• Directional Drill Locator chevron_right
  Experience is required, along with a current, Valid CDL. You will need to always clearly communicate your directions to the Directional Drill Operator, during the boring process. You will need to walk the boring path with the Directional Drill Operator and the Foreman, if necessary. You will have to give references concerning your level of experience during the interview process. You will have to make sure that all existing utilities have been potholed or located adequately for visual verification.
• Drop Plow Operator chevron_right
  Experience preferred, but not required. A CDL is required. You will be responsible for mobilization of the drop plow, as needed. Ripley’s will train qualified applicants for this position. Your main responsibility will be to place a cable or duct from a residence or business to the main cable run or right of way, per local specifications. You may need to cross existing facilities during this process. You will need to verify the locations of any existing facilities prior to any cable construction. You will be responsible to take the necessary precautions to avoid any damage to foreign facilities. You will need to effectively communicate with the property owner(s) to find out what may be in the road of the plow path. You will need to give clear instructions to those persons that will be assigned to assist you for this work.
• Laborer chevron_right
  A Valid Driver’s License may be required. Your duties may vary from day to day. Your crew foreman will be responsible to assign you to which labor position that you are needed at for the day, week, or month. You will need to be able to understand the instructions of the lead person or the foreman that you are working with. Duties may include, but not be limited to: Digging potholes with a shovel or with a vac assisted machine. You may need to rake by hand, remove debris such as roots, etc. during the restoral process. You may need to feed cables or ducts as required. You may need to walk along the cable plow and alert the plow operator to any hazards that need to be avoided along the plow path. You may need to keep slack in the cable by either turning the cable reel, or feeding the cable into the plow chute, per instructions from the plow cat operator or your foreman as needed.
• OTT Installers chevron_right
  Experience preferred, but not required for this position. A Current, Valid Driver’s license is required. Training will be provided for qualified applicants.
• Pedestal Installers chevron_right
  A Current, Valid Driver’s license is required. You will need to be able to navigate rough terrain while walking from the road shoulder to the fence line, as needed. You will be working near heavy equipment, including backhoes and dozes. You need to be aware of your surroundings to avoid any workplace accidents. Experience is not required for this position. A person with the needed experience will give you the instructions that you will need to do this type of work. You will be using a variety of hand tools which may include shovels, rakes, ground rod drivers, small wrenches and cutting pliers. Tools will be provided by Ripley’s.