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Careers at TLT: Build Underground Utility Infrastructure
TLT Construction Company has built utility infrastructure across Texas since 1979. We hire equipment operators, foremen, laborers, CDL drivers, fiber linemen and fiber splicers to work on our own crews and equipment.
Who we hire
Six crew roles, from entry-level laborer to fiber splicer. Find the one that fits your experience.
Equipment Operators
Run the machines that make the production: rock trenchers, excavators, backhoes, skid steers and directional drills.
On the job
- Operate rock trenchers, excavators, backhoes and skid steers
- Work from plans and locates to hold depth and line
- Daily inspection and basic care of your machine
What we look for
- Hands-on operating experience on excavation or trenching equipment
- Comfort working in hard rock and tight right-of-way
- Valid driver’s license
Advancement: Operators who run clean, safe production move toward lead operator and foreman roles.
Underground Foremen
Lead a crew from locate to restoration, keeping the job safe, on plan and on schedule.
On the job
- Lead crew assignments, daily briefings and job-site safety
- Coordinate with inspectors, utility representatives and customers
- Track production, materials and as-built information
What we look for
- Prior underground utility construction experience, ideally in a lead role
- Ability to read plans and work with locate and inspection requirements
- Willingness to travel for project work
Advancement: Foremen with strong results grow into superintendent and project leadership roles.
Laborers
The starting point for a skilled-trade career: crew work that teaches the whole underground process.
On the job
- Support trenching, conduit and cable placement
- Hand dig, backfill, and restore the right-of-way
- Learn equipment and crew roles on the job
What we look for
- No underground experience required for entry-level crew roles
- Reliable, safety-minded and ready for outdoor physical work
- Valid driver’s license
Advancement: Laborers who show reliability and skill are trained toward operator and crew-lead roles.
CDL Drivers
Keep crews supplied and moving: haul equipment, reels, conduit and materials to project sites.
On the job
- Move equipment, trailers, reels and materials between yard and job sites
- Pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Help load, secure and handle reels and materials on site
What we look for
- Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a clean, qualifying driving record
- Experience hauling equipment or flatbed loads
- Comfort with regular long-haul or regional trips
Advancement: Drivers with equipment skills can cross-train as operators.
Fiber Linemen
Build the aerial and underground paths that fiber travels: strand, lashing, placement and risers.
On the job
- Install strand and lash fiber on poles
- Place underground fiber, risers and service drops
- Support pole transfers, NAP and closure installation
What we look for
- Experience in aerial or underground fiber or telecom construction
- Comfort working at height and following pole-climbing safety practices
- Valid driver’s license
Advancement: Linemen can move into crew-lead roles or cross-train into splicing.
Fiber Splicers
Finish the build: fusion and PON splicing, OTDR testing and the troubleshooting that gets a route accepted.
On the job
- Fusion and PON splicing in closures, NAPs and cabinets
- OTDR testing and documentation for acceptance
- Troubleshooting and emergency repair
What we look for
- Fusion splicing experience and working knowledge of OTDR testing
- Attention to detail and clean documentation
- Willingness to travel to project and repair locations
Advancement: Experienced splicers can lead splicing crews and own testing and acceptance on larger builds.
What to expect working at TLT
- Experience
- Entry-level crew roles train you on the job. Operator, foreman, driver, lineman and splicer roles look for experience in that work. Each role card lists what we look for.
- Travel
- Work is project-based across Texas. Travel and time away vary by role and job, and we explain what to expect before you accept an offer.
- Safety
- Crews work around energized lines, deep trenches, heavy equipment and traffic. Safe work practices, daily briefings and proper equipment come before production.
- Advancement
- TLT builds its crews from within. Reliable people who learn the work move from crew roles toward operator, lead and foreman positions.
- Benefits
- Benefits depend on the role and employment status. Ask about them when you apply and we will go over what applies to your position.
Apply online
Tell us which role you want and what you have done. Include your resume or work history. If your experience fits an open role, someone from the office will call you.
- Name, phone and email
- The role you are interested in
- Equipment you have run or work you have done
- CDL class and endorsements, if you are applying as a driver
Prefer to talk first? Call 830-420-3600.
Careers questions
Do I need underground experience to apply?
Not for entry-level crew roles. Operator, foreman, driver, lineman and splicer roles look for experience in that specific work, and the role cards above list what we look for.
Will I have to travel?
Work is project-based, so crews go where the projects are. How far and how long varies by role and job, and we talk through it before you accept an offer.
How do I apply?
Use the application on this page and tell us the role you are interested in and your experience. You can also call the office and ask for the hiring contact.
Can I send a resume?
Yes. Include your resume or work history with your application, or mention it and we will ask for it.
What happens after I apply?
We review your application, and if your experience fits an open role, someone from the office will call you to talk about the work and next steps.