Underground General Labor

Job Description

Job Description

Underground General Labor

Pay: $22.44/hr. starting | $25.85/hr. with Class A CDL

Location: Perham, MN (Multiple openings)

Schedule: Typical 7 AM - 7 PM, Monday-Friday (Enjoy your weekends!)

Why Join the Arvig Construction Crew?

Work outdoors this summer with one of the largest independent broadband providers in the nation. We don't just offer a job, we offer a path to a career in the trades.

• Home every weekend: Consistent M-F schedule so you can enjoy the Minnesota summer
• Get paid to level up: We will help you get your Class A CDL and train you to operate heavy equipment
• Ownership mentality: As an Employee-Owned Company (ESOP), when Arvig grows, you profit
• Free internet: Enjoy free internet service at your primary residence (within our service area)

What You'll Do

As a vital member of our underground utility crew, you'll be the boots on the ground ensuring rural Minnesota stays connected.

• Support the build: Assist with trenching, plowing, and installing fiber optic, electric, and gas lines
• Ground operations: Guide backhoe and drill operators, prepare hand-holes, and handle site restoration
• Safety first: Maintain a "safety-first" mindset to protect yourself and your crew on every job site
• Learn the trade: master skills in utility locating, conduit installation, and heavy equipment support

Click here to watch our Construction crew in action!

What You Bring to the Team

We value a strong work ethic over a long resume. If you have experience in farming, landscaping, or outdoor labor, you're a great fit.

• Reliability: You show up ready to work in varying weather and terrain
• Requirements: Must be 18+ with a Valid driver's license
• Physical stamina: Ability to work outdoors and perform manual labor (digging, lifting, spotting)
• Team player: Ability to follow instructions and work effectively with a diverse crew
• Travel: Ability to travel within the region for extended periods during the construction season

Bonus points:

• Already have a Class A CDL ? Start at $25.85/hour!
• Previous experience in utility construction or directional drilling

The Arvig Advantage (Benefits)

At Arvig, we offer more than just a job - we provide a foundation for a fulfilling career, supported by benefits that empower you to to succeed both professionally and personally.

• Financial Security: 401(k), profit sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Full Protection: Robust health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and holidays to ensure work-life balance
• Advancement: Click here to explore visible career paths across the company -move from Laborer to Operator to Foreman

At Arvig, we're dedicated to creating an environment where you can grow, feel valued, and build a future you're proud of. Join us and enjoy benefits designed with you in mind!

Click here to read the full job description and requirements.

Drug test.

Please note: Arvig is unlikely to offer H-1B sponsorship due to limited H-1B visa availability.

As a family - and employee - owned business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission. Arvig Enterprises, Inc. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace.