
Founded in 1995 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, White Construction (WhiteCo) is a self-perform telecom construction company specializing in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) and fiber optic interconnects/long hauls. We also have strong aerial, splicing, and cutover capabilities. WhiteCo has an outstanding reputation of providing turn-key design and construction services throughout the Midwest to a diverse client base.
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Beaver Dam, WIJob Summary
Field Engineers report field conditions for design engineers to accurately design the network. Responsible for aerial and underground data collection while validating a viable cost-effective path for engineering. The majority of field work is conducted outdoors along public right of way, utility easements, and private property.
Job Responsibilities
- Collect relevant pole information and accurately document existing measurements and placement
- Utility pole identification, inspection, and classification
- Gather aerial attachment heights and clearances, checking for violations
- Determine ideal locations for new above ground facilities and equipment
- Conduct Underground/Buried Cable layout surveys
- Develop accurate fiber/optical network construction surveys
- Determine existing and new locations for fiber optic cables
- Inspect the work of construction contractors
- Accurately depict new construction route opportunities
- Responsible for always conducting job in a safe manner
- Take pictures of job sites, pole conditions and other relevant structures or landmarks
- Make hand drawn sketches of recommended engineering design while in the field or facility
- Upload clear images, files, hand notes, and sketches, and edit for quality and cohesiveness
- Make decisions taking into consideration value engineering and the impact on construction, installation and future maintenance
- Open hand holes to inspect facilities (substructure conditions, fiber placement, and condition)
- Daily travel to job site(s) using personal vehicle, ensuring that personal vehicle and tools are maintained to company safety standards
- At times, may be required to interface with customers/landowners and represent WhiteCo in a positive and professional manner
- Occasional extended travel out of assigned market may be requested
Required Skills and Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid drivers license and ability to accommodate travel in personal vehicle; satisfactory driving record
- Highly organized, self-starter, and strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
- Superior time management with ability to prioritize work on several projects
- Ability to be flexible, take direction with ease, including changes to schedule and workflow priorities
- Critical thinking skills: make assessments and provide solutions to problems
- Ability to follow direction in maintaining all Field Safety standards
- Ability to stand, stoop, squat and bend for extended periods of time
- Ability to look up for extended periods of time
- Ability to walk for extended periods of time and/or long distances
- Ability to navigate through potential uneven walkways/terrain
- Tolerant to extreme elements (heat, sun, wind, rain, snow, etc.)
- Good vision and depth perception (corrective lenses OK)
- Ability to sit and drive for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift 10 lbs – 50 lbs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Earth
- Ability to upload/download and edit documents in Project Management software
- Ability to quickly learn new systems and databases
- Comprehensive understanding of telecommunications design and the ability to support engineering
- Knowledge and experience with telecommunications engineering standards and construction techniques
- Basic knowledge of Make-Ready Construction
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics is a plus
Skillset | Field Engineer I | Field Engineer II | Field Engineer III |
OSP Telco Knowledge | Beginner knowledge & understanding of engineering concepts, and how fielding, planning, engineering, and construction parts of a job align | Strong knowledge & understanding of engineering concepts, and how fielding, planning, engineering, and construction parts of a job align | Deeply rooted understanding of engineering concepts, and how fielding, planning, engineering, and construction parts of a job align |
Field Engineering | Beginner knowledge and ability to identify and document job location/equipment quality an accuracy against records | Ability to identify and document job location/equipment quality an accuracy against records; can self-teach or quickly learn to field new job types or complex sites | Ability to identify and document job location/equipment quality an accuracy against records; can field multiple job types or complex sites |
Customer Service | Excellent; potential for client facing role | Excellent; potential for client facing role | Excellent; potential for client facing role |
Decision Making | Requires mentorship and training to complete field inspections or sitewalks, and to make independent design or equipment/facility recommendations | Requires some guidance to complete field inspections or sitewalks; ability to make some independent design or equipment/facility recommendations | Requires little to no guidance to complete field inspections or sitewalks; ability to make complex independent design or equipment/facility recommendations |
Quality Performance | Requires training on quality and consistency; frequent QC revisions likely | Receives some QC revisions; makes no basic mistakes and no repetitive errors | Receives little to no QC revisions; makes no basic mistakes or repetitive errors. *Note, every job at should/goes through QC, but III’s get a minimal check |
Training Capability | N/A | Ability to assist Field Engineer I’s and II’s when needed | Ability to assist Field Engineer I’s, II’s, III’s, and managers when needed |
Experience/Tenure | Entry Level (0 – 2 years) | Mid-Level (2 – 5 years) | Advanced Level (5+ years) |
Employment Status | Full-time/Non-exempt (Hourly) | Full-time/Exempt (Salary) | Full-time/Exempt (Salary) |
Locator
Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Rice Lake, WIJob Summary
We are looking for an Underground Utility Locator to join our growing team. Our Locators are responsible, self-starters who enjoy working outdoors. We are looking for experienced individuals who are comfortable working independently, detail-oriented, committed to safety, and take pride in their work. Locators drive company vehicles to job sites and use digital utility maps, along with specialized equipment, to find underground cables, pipes, and other utilities to prevent damages and ensure safety within the excavation, landscaping, and construction process.
Job Responsibilities
- Utilizes the provided mapping tools and other location information, along with locating equipment, to locate underground utilities including, but not limited to electric and gas utilities, telephone, and other communication lines
- Indicates utility locations through the utilization of paint and flags
- Represent WhiteCo in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use
- Perform duties in standard and high-risk areas
- Safely and successfully perform duties all year round
- Perform physical tasks required to successfully complete day-to-day operations
- Travel overnight to various sites as requested
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s License (unrestricted)
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Basic computer skills
- At least 2 years of recent experience in underground utility locating
- Ability to operate all equipment safely and productively
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with the crew, leadership, and clients
- Function effectively as an integral part of a team
- Meet physical demands – lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds as well as stand and walk lengthy distances (1+ miles) over uneven terrain
- Ability to perform all work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
- CDL preferred, or willing to obtain one
- OSHA certified
Heavy Equipment Operator
Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Rice Lake, WIJob Summary
We are looking for an Underground Construction Operator to join our growing team. The Operator will be responsible for safely operating many types of construction equipment to dig around existing utilities. We are looking for experienced individuals with knowledge of the telecommunications construction industry.
Job Responsibilities
- Operate heavy machinery productively and safely in all conditions
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
- Utilize different machines for placement and removal of dirt/debris
- Utilize machinery to guide and install cable
- Represent WhiteCo in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use
- Perform duties in standard and high-risk areas
- Safely and successfully perform duties all year round
- Perform physical tasks required to successfully complete day-to-day operations
- Travel overnight to various sites as requested
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s License (unrestricted)
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- At least 1 year of recent experience in heavy equipment operation
- Ability to operate and dig around existing utilities safely and productively
- Possess knowledge of utility depth and placement as well as general knowledge of construction practices and equipment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with the crew, leadership, and clients
- Function effectively as an integral part of a team
- Meet physical demands – lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds
- Ability to perform all work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
- CDL preferred, or willing to obtain one
- OSHA certified
General Laborer
Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Rice Lake, WIJob Summary
We are looking for an Underground Construction General Laborer to join our growing team. The General Laborer will be responsible for placing conduit and/or cables in trenches, splice conduit sections (install couplers), place anchors, pedestals, vaults, and more to complete construction tasks. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of the telecommunications construction industry but on the job training is provided.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in loading and unloading all equipment, materials, and supplies needed for daily work
- Safely operate tamps, jackhammers, core drills, concrete saws, and other miscellaneous equipment
- Hand dig with shovels, picks, and digging bars to expose located utilities, access u/g vaults and pedestals, and complete trenches
- Place conduit and/or cables in trenches, splice conduits sections (install couplers), place anchors, pedestals, vaults, etc. to complete construction tasks
- Fully restore worksite at completion of work: refill trenches and holes, tamp soil, replant plants or shrubs, place temporary asphalt on streets
- When required, and if appropriately license and authorized, drive or operate construction equipment
- Assist leadership with all duties
- Represent WhiteCo in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use
- Perform duties in standard and high-risk areas
- Safely and successfully perform duties all year round
- Perform physical tasks required to successfully complete day-to-day operations
- Travel overnight to various sites as requested
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s License (unrestricted)
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with the crew, leadership, and clients
- Function effectively as an integral part of a team
- Meet physical demands – lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds as well as stand and walk lengthy distances (1+ miles) over uneven terrain
- Ability to perform all work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
- Previous experience and knowledge of underground utility construction a plus
- CDL preferred, or willing to obtain one
- OSHA certified
CDL General Laborer
Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Rice Lake, WIJob Summary
We are looking for an Underground Construction General Laborer to join our growing team. The General Laborer will be responsible for placing conduit and/or cables in trenches, splice conduit sections (install couplers), place anchors, pedestals, vaults, and more to complete construction tasks. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of the telecommunications construction industry but on the job training is provided.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in loading and unloading all equipment, materials, and supplies needed for daily work
- Safely operate tamps, jackhammers, core drills, concrete saws, and other miscellaneous equipment
- Hand dig with shovels, picks, and digging bars to expose located utilities, access u/g vaults and pedestals, and complete trenches
- Place conduit and/or cables in trenches, splice conduits sections (install couplers), place anchors, pedestals, vaults, etc. to complete construction tasks
- Fully restore worksite at completion of work: refill trenches and holes, tamp soil, replant plants or shrubs, place temporary asphalt on streets
- When required, and if appropriately license and authorized, drive or operate construction equipment
- Assist leadership with all duties
- Represent WhiteCo in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use
- Perform duties in standard and high-risk areas
- Safely and successfully perform duties all year round
- Perform physical tasks required to successfully complete day-to-day operations
- Travel overnight to various sites as requested
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Class A CDL
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with the crew, leadership, and clients
- Function effectively as an integral part of a team
- Meet physical demands – lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds as well as stand and walk lengthy distances (1+ miles) over uneven terrain
- Ability to perform all work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
- Previous experience and knowledge of underground utility construction a plus
- OSHA certified
Fiber Splicer
Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Rice Lake, WIJob Summary
We are looking for a Fiber Splicer to join our growing team. The Fiber Splicer will be responsible for installing and maintaining fiber optic cables in both outdoor and indoor settings. We are looking for individuals who are comfortable leaders, but also thrive working independently, with knowledge of the telecommunications construction industry.
Job Responsibilities
- Resolve, repair, and install fiber optic systems and ensure they function properly
- Examine and replace faulty and old fiber optic cables
- Organize scheduled maintenance routines
- Take care of fiber splicing and rectify fiber optic problem areas
- Formulate and maintain system records and system designs
- Work alongside the team to ensure team members are on task, work is productive, and all safety regulations are adhered to
- Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans
- Read blueprints, drawings, and plans
- Represent WhiteCo in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use
- Perform duties in standard and high-risk areas
- Safely and successfully perform duties all year round
- Perform physical tasks required to successfully complete day-to-day operations
- Travel overnight to various sites as requested
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Understand all installation aspects of underground facilities, including blueprints, drawings and plans
- Valid Driver’s License (unrestricted)
- Basic computer skills
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Ability to operate all equipment safely and productively
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with the crew, leadership, and clients
- Function effectively as an integral part of a team
- Meet physical demands – lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds as well as stand and walk lengthy distances (1+ miles) over uneven terrain
- Ability to perform all work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
- CDL preferred, or willing to obtain one
- OSHA certified
Directional Driller
Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Rice Lake, WIJob Summary
We are looking for an Underground Construction Directional Driller to join our growing team. The Directional Driller will be responsible for operating drilling equipment and/or locating the predetermined path to the exit point. We are looking for experienced individuals with knowledge of the telecommunications construction industry.
Job Responsibilities
- Operate drilling equipment and various other construction equipment used on the jobsite to complete daily work assignments
- Drill and/or locate predetermined path to exit point
- Assist in support of drilling operations
- Represent WhiteCo in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Perform duties in standard and high-risk areas
- Safely and successfully perform duties all year round
- Perform physical tasks required to successfully complete day-to-day operations
- Travel overnight to various sites as requested
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s License (unrestricted)
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- At least 1 year of recent experience in drilling/locating
- General knowledge of construction practices and equipment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with the crew, leadership, and clients
- Function effectively as an integral part of a team
- Ability to perform all work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
- CDL preferred, or willing to obtain one
- OSHA certified
- The networks we design and build enable everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and communities.
- Our greatest asset is our people and here you have the opportunity to build your career from the ground up, as far as you want to go.
- Founded on safety and family values, we have the GRIT to be the best at what we do and have fun while doing it.
- A culture of employee recognition & rewards for GRIT core values
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Employer Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Disability & Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA*)
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Free Wellness & Mental Health Resources
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Paid Time Off**
(Immediate Eligibility)
*Dependent on medical plan selection | **Options may vary based on work location.


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Fiber Splicing & Testing
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Utility Locating
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Directional Boring
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