Underground Cable / Drop Bury Technician

T&J Communications LLC | Austin, TX
1099 Independent Contractor | Urgently Hiring

PAY: $1,000-$2,500+/week (3 tiers based on equipment)

3 WAYS TO EARN:

TIER 1 - HAND DIG ($18/drop + $3.50/ft sidewalk bore)
- No machine needed, just hand tools + push rod
- 4-6 drops/day | ~$1,000-$1,200+/week

TIER 2 - MACHINE OPERATOR ($20/drop + $3.75/ft sidewalk + $2.00/ft driveway)
- WE provide the compact ditch witch
- You just need machine operation experience
- 8-10 drops/day | ~$1,500-$2,000/week

TIER 3 - OWNER-OPERATOR ($22/drop + $4.25/ft sidewalk + $2.25/ft driveway + $0.70/mi fuel)
- Bring your own ditch witch + trailer + tow vehicle
- Top pay tier, full autonomy
- 8-10 drops/day | ~$2,000-$2,500+/week

SCHEDULE:
- SUNDAY IS MANDATORY (required every week)
- 6 days/week total, take one day off Mon-Sat (your choice)
- Material pickup: Tues & Thurs, 7-8 AM
- 2 days paid training before field work
- Paid semi-monthly (1st and 15th)

THE WORK:
- Fiber and coax drop burial in residential areas
- No splicing. No termination. Just bury the cable.
- 2-man crews

REQUIREMENTS (ALL TIERS):
- Drop bury / underground cable experience
- Valid DL, clean record
- Own hand tools (shovels, tamper, drill, push rod)
- Smartphone for photo documentation
- Reliable transportation
- MUST be available Sundays (non-negotiable)
- Can work in Texas heat

TIER 2 BONUS:
- Can run a ditch witch but don't own one? We provide it.
- Walk-behind trencher experience required

TIER 3 (OWN RIG):
- Own compact ditch witch + trailer + tow vehicle
- Highest rates + $0.70/mi fuel reimbursement

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
- ALL materials supplied by client
- Compact ditch witch for Tier 2 operators
- Consistent daily volume
- 2 days paid training

WHY T&J:
- 3 pay tiers
- Flexible day off (Mon-Sat, you pick)
- No earnings cap
- No splicing, just cable burial
- 2-man crews
- Starting immediately

Tell us: experience, ditch witch ownership/operation, and availability.

T&J Communications is a telecommunications company dedicated to delivering reliable connectivity solutions and exceptional service to communities and businesses. We pride ourselves on innovation, teamwork, and a customer-first approach, creating an environment where employees can grow their careers while making a meaningful impact in a fast-moving industry.