Drop-Bury Technician / Underground Telecom Equipment Operator
Uplink Communication, Clarksville, TN
1099 independent contractor drop-bury technician work with Uplink Communications, installing underground telecom cable and conduit in the Portland, Oregon area. Pay is per completed job, issued weekly, with estimated weekly earnings of $1,000 to $2,500 depending on available work and production. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.
What the posting says about criminal records
The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.
Last checked Oct 27, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.
Overview
Uplink Communications seeks independent contractors for drop-bury work in Portland, Oregon, and surrounding areas. Contractors install underground telecommunications cable and conduit by plowing, trenching, and hand digging, then restore disturbed areas. Pay is production based and issued weekly, and earnings are not guaranteed. The posting says people with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Drop-bury, underground utility, or telecom construction experience strongly preferred
- Experience with Vermeer equipment, trenchers, plows, or missile boring equipment is a plus
- Willingness to learn for applicants without experience
- Reliable transportation and ability to do physical outdoor work
- Dependability, attention to detail, and commitment to safe, quality work
- Ability to meet independent contractor, licensing, insurance, and onboarding requirements
Benefits
- Weekly payments
- 1099 independent contractor arrangement
Job details
- Location
- Clarksville, TN
- Pay
- $1,000 to $3,000 per week
- Job type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
- Drug test
- Not stated