Construction Technician

Job Duties

Nuvera Communications is a leading Minnesota broadband provider headquartered in New Ulm, MN. Nuvera’s state-of-the-art fiber network provides reliable and affordable residential internet service through both fiber-to-the-neighborhoods and newly expanding Gig-speed fiber-to-the-home services. Nuvera also provides business services, including fiber internet, voice, hosting, and managed services. Nuvera has customer solution centers in the Minnesota communities of New Ulm, Glencoe, Goodhue, Hutchinson, Litchfield, Redwood Falls, Prior Lake, Sleepy Eye, and Springfield, as well as Aurelia, Iowa.

A Construction Technician will assist in all aspects of the construction/maintenance of outside aerial and buried cable facilities. Installation and maintenance of underground facilities, which can include copper cable, fiber optic cable, and conduit. Installation and maintenance in both new and restoration efforts, using plowing and digging equipment.

Position Hours: Four, 10-hour days (weekly rotation of Monday - Thursday and Tuesday -Friday)

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and construction duties of underground facilities

• Ability to use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as backhoes, hydro-vac, directional drills, trenchers, cable plows, digger derricks, or bucket trucks

• Understand staking sheets and maps

• Accurate documentation of construction work performed and materials used

• Performing pre-operational checks of equipment, as well as basic maintenance of equipment

• Minimal travel required

Wage:

The wage range for this position is $23.56 to $35.10 per hour, based on education, certifications, and experience.

To apply by July 22, 2026, please visit our website: nuvera.net/about-us/careers/

Nuvera is an EOE

Minimum Education Required

The following skills and experience are preferred:

• High School Diploma

• Valid Driver’s license and valid CDL with Air Brake Endorsement or ability to obtain one within 1 year from hire

• 2 years of construction work experience, including experience with heavy equipment operation

• Desired experience in telecommunications, mapping, and cable locating

Minimum Experience Required

The following skills and experience are preferred:

• High School Diploma

• Valid Driver’s license and valid CDL with Air Brake Endorsement or ability to obtain one within 1 year from hire

• 2 years of construction work experience, including experience with heavy equipment operation

• Desired experience in telecommunications, mapping, and cable locating

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$23.56 - $35.10 / Hourly

Postal Code

55350

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

27025

Job Benefits

Employee Benefits:

• Medical and NICE Healthcare

• Dental, Vision, and Cancer Insurance Options

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

• 401(K) match

• Paid time off (PTO) & Holidays

• Educational & Training Assistance

• Employee Incentive Plan

• Discount on Products & Services

• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & AD&D Insurance

• Eye Protection Plan

• Steel Toe Shoe Reimbursement

• Team Builder Program

• Computer Purchase Plan

• Logo Clothing Purchase Plan

• Service Awards