About the role#
This is a paid, full-time internship focused on fiber-optic infrastructure installation. You will work in various locations throughout Oregon and Missouri. The schedule consists of four 10-hour days on the road, with travel home on weekends most weeks. You will gain exposure to construction management, project management, and coordination across departments like accounting, marketing, and regulatory affairs. This position requires approval from your academic institution.
What you'll do#
- Place and maintain cable in underground conduit systems.
- Maintain right-of-ways, including backfill and roadway patching.
- Install and remove aerial cable.
- Set up and maintain pedestals, poles, and equipment at subscriber sites.
- Operate and maintain trenching and digging equipment.
What you'll need#
- Experience operating heavy equipment is required.
- A CDL is desired.
- Utility construction experience is desired.
- Enrollment in a relevant major, such as Civil or Industrial Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Baker City, Oregon.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling, minimum of 14 weeks at 40 hours per week.
- Compensation: $18 to $25 per hour.
About Rally Networks
Rally Networks provides broadband services to rural communities across six states including Oregon, Idaho, and Missouri. The company traces its history back to 1920 through several family businesses. It operates as a private organization with headquarters in Baker City, Oregon. The team currently consists of 27 employees who focus on local infrastructure and customer support.
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