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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.
Position: Backhoe Operator
Company: Ripley's, Inc.
Location: Erhard, MN 56534, USA
Ripley's Inc is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Backhoe Operator to support our seasonal field operations (typically April-November) throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. This role is essential to safely and efficiently operating backhoes and related heavy equipment for underground utility installation projects. Operators are responsible for excavation, trenching, and supporting utility placement while working closely with crew members to ensure safe and productive job site operations. Operators are considered part of the field crew and are expected to contribute to overall project operations while maintaining high safety and performance standards.
Examples of some of the job's activities will include:
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a strong commitment to safety. Examples of qualifications include:
Don't meet every single qualification? We value individuals who are hardworking, team-oriented, and willing to learn. If you are motivated and committed to safety and quality work, we encourage you to apply.
The expected compensation for this role is $32.00 - $36.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Overtime is scheduled and paid weekly.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.
Position: CDL Driver
Company: Ripley's, Inc.
Location: Erhard, MN 56534, USA
Ripley's Inc is seeking a dependable and safety-focused CDL Driver to support our seasonal field operations (typically April-November) throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. This role is essential to ensuring company-owned equipment and materials are delivered safely and efficiently to active job sites. Drivers are considered part of the field crew and are expected to contribute to overall project operations while maintaining high safety and performance standards.
Examples of some of the job's activities will include:
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a strong commitment to safety. Examples of qualifications include:
Don't meet every single qualification? We value individuals who are hardworking, team-oriented, and willing to learn. If you are motivated and committed to safety and quality work, we encourage you to apply.
The expected compensation for this role is $30.00 - $34.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Overtime is scheduled and paid weekly.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.
Position: Directional Drill Operator
Company: Ripley's, Inc.
Location: Erhard, MN 56534, USA
Ripley's Inc is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Directional Drill Operator to support our seasonal field operations (typically April-November) throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. This role is essential to safely and efficiently operating directional drilling equipment for underground utility installation projects. Operators are responsible for executing bore plans, maintaining equipment, and working closely with locators and crew members to ensure successful project completion. Operators are considered part of the field crew and are expected to contribute to overall project operations while maintaining high safety and performance standards.
Examples of some of the job's activities will include:
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a strong commitment to safety. Examples of qualifications include:
Don't meet every single qualification? We value individuals who are hardworking, team-oriented, and willing to learn. If you are motivated and committed to safety and quality work, we encourage you to apply.
The expected compensation for this role is $32.00 - $36.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Overtime is scheduled and paid weekly.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.
Position: Directional Drill Locator
Company: Ripley's, Inc.
Location: Erhard, MN 56534, USA
Ripley's Inc is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Directional Drill Locator to support our seasonal field operations (typically April-November) throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. This role is essential to ensuring accurate and safe directional drilling operations by tracking drill heads, maintaining proper bore paths, and avoiding existing underground utilities. Locators are considered part of the field crew and are expected to contribute to overall project operations while maintaining high safety and performance standards.
Examples of some of the job's activities will include:
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a strong commitment to safety. Examples of qualifications include:
Don't meet every single qualification? We value individuals who are hardworking, team-oriented, and willing to learn. If you are motivated and committed to safety and quality work, we encourage you to apply.
The expected compensation for this role is $30.00 - $34.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Overtime is scheduled and paid weekly.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.
Position: Drop Plow Operator
Company: Ripley's, Inc.
Location: Erhard, MN 56534, USA
Ripley's Inc is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Drop Plow Operator to support our seasonal field operations (typically April-November) throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. This role is essential to safely and efficiently operating drop plow (Ditch Witch) equipment for underground utility installation projects. Operators are responsible for installing cable and conduit while maintaining accuracy and productivity. Operators are considered part of the field crew and are expected to contribute to overall project operations while maintaining high safety and performance standards.
Examples of some of the job's activities will include:
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a strong commitment to safety. Examples of qualifications include:
Don't meet every single qualification? We value individuals who are hardworking, team-oriented, and willing to learn. If you are motivated and committed to safety and quality work, we encourage you to apply.
The expected compensation for this role is $32.00 - $36.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Overtime is scheduled and paid weekly.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.
Position: Fiber Optic Cable Splicer
Company: Ripley's, Inc.
Location: Erhard, MN 56534, USA
Ripley's Inc is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Fiber Optic Cable Splicer to support our seasonal field operations (typically April-November) throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. This role is essential to ensuring fiber optic networks are installed, spliced, and maintained properly to meet project specifications and performance standards. Technicians are considered part of the field crew and are expected to contribute to overall project operations while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Examples of some of the job's activities will include:
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a strong commitment to safety. Examples of qualifications include:
Don't meet every single qualification? We value individuals who are hardworking, team-oriented, and willing to learn. If you are motivated and committed to safety and quality work, we encourage you to apply.
The expected compensation for this role is $30.00 - $34.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Overtime is scheduled and paid weekly.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.
Position: Utility Locator
Company: Ripley's, Inc.
Location: Erhard, MN 56534, USA
Ripley's Inc is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Utility Locator to support our seasonal field operations (typically April-November) throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. This role is essential to ensuring underground utilities are accurately identified and marked prior to excavation and installation work. Locators play a critical role in preventing damage to existing infrastructure and ensuring safe and efficient job site operations. Locators are considered part of the field crew and are expected to contribute to overall project operations while maintaining high safety and performance standards.
Examples of some of the job's activities will include:
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a strong commitment to safety. Examples of qualifications include:
Don't meet every single qualification? We value individuals who are hardworking, team-oriented, and willing to learn. If you are motivated and committed to safety and quality work, we encourage you to apply.
The expected compensation for this role is $28.00 - $32.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Overtime is scheduled and paid weekly.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.