Bore Technician - Austin, TX
About this role
Description
Build the Future of Austin’s Telecom Infrastructure with DCOMM
At DCOMM, we keep communities connected by building and expanding high-speed telecommunications networks across Texas. We are looking for an experienced Bore / Equipment Technician based in the Austin area to join our field crew.
If you know how to run ground installation equipment safely and efficiently—specifically walk-behind vibratory plows like the Ditch Witch VP30—and want steady, local work with a team that values your skill, we want to talk to you.
Requirements
What You’ll Do
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate walk-behind vibratory plows (VP30) and auxiliary equipment to install underground fiber, conduit, and cable.
- Drill & Bore Support: Assist directional drilling crews with pot-holing, locating existing utilities, rod loading, and pipe/conduit pulling.
- Site Preparation & Restoration: Set up job sites, expose existing utilities safely (hand digging/vacuum excavation), and ensure site restoration meets city and company standards.
- Safety First: Maintain strict adherence to 811 utility marks, OSHA standards, PPE requirements, and safe digging protocols.
- Daily Maintenance: Perform basic field maintenance, pre-trip inspections, and routine cleaning on assigned machinery and vehicles.
What We’re Looking For
- Hands-On Experience: Proven track record operating underground utility equipment, specifically Ditch Witch VP30 vibratory plows or similar walk-behind drop/plow machinery.
- Telecom / Utility Background: Experience in underground telecom, drop placement, or horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operations.
- Safety Mindset: Deep understanding of 811 underground utility locating, potholing requirements, and soft-digging techniques.
- Valid Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL Class A is a strong plus).
- Physical Capability: Ability to work outdoors in Texas weather, lift up to 50+ lbs, and handle active physical field labor.
Why Join DCOMM?
- Competitive Hourly Pay (commensurate with experience)
- Local Austin Work — stay close to home with consistent hours
- Health Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Career Growth: Real opportunity for advancement into crew leadership and machine operator specialist roles
Company at a glance
DCOMM Inc is your premier telecommunications partner headquartered in Austin with locations throughout Texas, and additional locations in California and Missouri. We are the preferred partner for both technicians and cable providers within the telecom industry. Our breadth of knowledge and unparalleled customer focus is an industry benchmark and the driving force behind our continued success.
DCOMM is proud to offer industry-leading solutions for all your network installation and construction needs. With decades of combined experience, we’ve created an ecosystem rooted in excellence that can support several partners in a safe and secure multi-company environment. DCOMM’s ability to customize solutions to our partners' unique goals, while maintaining quality standards that exceed industry standards, is the key to our long-term relationships and continued success.
Solutions
Cable Installation, Telecom Construction and Engineering, Network Monitoring, Warehouse Management, Emergency Restoration and Crisis Management
Top Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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