1. Review job design sheets
2. Gather job materials
3. Locate existing underground utilities
4. Pothole existing utilities by hand
5. Excavate trenches by hand
6. Perform soil type testing
7. Bed trenches with select fill
8. Install conduit / cable
9. Pull or blow utility wire / cable through conduit
10. Install utility hand hole / pedestals
11. Install ground rods
12. Backfill trenches
13. Perform site restoration

1. Perform manhole / hand hole rehabilitation

1. Notify public / landowner of pending work
2. Conduct safety meeting
3. Verify permitting documents
4. Assess job site hazards
5. Set-up safe work zone
6. Conduct job briefing
7. Perform vehicle & equipment inspections (walk around)
8. Ability to communicate professionally with co-workers, property owners, and customers
9. One call knowledge & responsibility

1. Finalize as-built documents
2. Complete daily timesheets and detailed recording of work activity
3. Maintain equipment documentation
4. Maintain job-site report
5. Manage jobsite or truck inventory
6. Complete accident/incident/outage reports

1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10
2. Traffic Flagger
3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid
4. Maintain certifications and endorsements as required by employer such as: • Commercial driver's license (CDL) • Operator Department of Transportation (DOT) qualifications • OSHA (10, 30) • Confined Space • Shoring/Trenching • Hazard communication (HAZCOM) • Traffic Flagger

1. Effective use of office PC software when applicable. Products such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
2. Manages email
3. Demonstrates proper use and maintenance/care for Laptop, Tablet, or cell phone

1. Demonstrates proper use of common hand tools such as: • Air Compressor • Air & Hydraulic Tools • Block & Tackle • Dynometer (tension) • Fall Restraint Equipment • Fusion Machines • Gas / Manhole Monitors • Hand tools • Hot Line Electrical Tools • Lasers / Transits • Multi-Meter • OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) • Pipe Threading Equipment • Power Tools • Pumps • Root Saws • Slings / Harnesses • Tape Measure • Traffic Control Tools • Underground Utility Locator • Voltage Indicator
2. Demonstrates proper use of common heavy equipment such as: • Backhoe or Mini Excavator • Directional Boring Machine • Dozer • Dump Truck • Hydrovac / Flusher Truck • Plow – Mainline and drop • Tractor and Trailer • Winch

Each apprentice must be trained in the inspection, care and use of PPE for the particular scope of work (SOW) and hazards addressed through their use. While the apprentice is being trained in PPE inspection, care and use, they are to be under direct supervision of a journeyworker at all times, enabling them to draw on the competencies of the journeyworker as they grow in experience in the inspection care, and proper use of PPE. Examples of PPE used by an apprentice include hard hat, proper footwear, eye/face protection, hearing protection, and fall protection equipment. This list is not exclusive or exhaustive as the SOW may require the supervisory, journeyworker to engage other types of engineering controls or safety measures. (This topic is part of OSHA 30 course content.)

This is a version of the OSHA 10-hour course that is provided by a trainer that has been authorized to perform instruction from OSHA. Topics covered can include hazard identification, exit routes, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, ergonomics, recordkeeping, and reporting, etc. This course does not include confined space training.

Must be properly trained and able to render First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and protect against infection from Blood Borne Pathogens. These courses follow the agendas established by Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, or other like organizations. (This topic is part of OSHA 30 course content.)

An introduction to the various environments and / or structures that work will be performed on. Based upon the SOW and the type of structure it is being applied to the hazards may change and this requires the ability to understand that there is a hazard and it must be communicated to the rest of the team. (This topic is part of OSHA 30 course content.)

Underground Utility Installer Technician (UUIT’s) could be exposed to radiofrequency radiation every day and not be aware of it. It is important for there to be an understanding of the hazard associated with RF and the ability to work as part of a team to communicate the hazard and means of abatement or use of PPE for protection.

This course will prepare the apprentice to assist the UUIT to ensure all utilities are located and marked prior to digging / excavation per 29 CFR 1926.651(b) (2).

Travel from one site to another is one of the greatest risks that face workers in this industry. This course will take the apprentice through the DOT rules and regulations for the industry. Specific emphasis is placed upon proper rest, vehicle inspection, trailer inspection and backing, merging in and out of traffic, and what to do in the event of an emergency.

Introduction to performance requirements concerning cargo deceleration in the forward direction, and acceleration in the rearward and lateral directions that cargo securement systems must withstand per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements.

In this course, the apprentice will learn to understand, navigate, and use blueprints / construction drawings to support pre-construction project planning, job site hazard assessment, scope of work assignment and job site management activities.

This course will address best practices of job site management including coordination of multiple parties on site, monitoring project performance, managing quality and safety, and addressing issues that “go wrong.”

This course is designed to provide apprentices with a basic understanding of and the ability to identify existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings of the excavation process, the resulting open trench and restoration of the site as part of construction completion.

The course provides an in-depth overview of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and covers six topics: (1) operation and application; (2) equipment and materials; (3) planning, including surface and geological investigations, utility surveys, bore planning, and regulations and permitting; (4) jobsite safety; (5) risk reduction, trouble shooting and mitigation; and (6) design.

The general purpose of this course is to provide instruction on the basic construction methods used to build a duct or conduit for the installation of cable materials. Training will also include Confined Space Training for Permit and No-Permit space and the safety related equipment for Confined Space work.

The general purpose of this course is to provide instruction on the basic construction methods used to install a manhole or hand hole for future access to cable materials.

This course will provide instruction in fiber optic technology including theory, safety, installation, splicing and testing techniques. Upon successful completion, the apprentice may receive Fiber Optic Technician Certification from the Fiber Optic Association. Training needs to include cable pulling with puller or capstan, air blown fiber cable technics, and direct bury cable. Special attention placed on safety precautions when working with Fiber Optic Cable, such as proper eye protection from lasers, proper disposal of sharps (fiberglass shards).

This course will provide instruction in safe and efficient backfill, compaction, and finish grading requirements post excavation.

Must be trained in the identification and abatement of electrical hazards that may be encountered as a part of the SOW. Training as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.268 Telecommunications standard. Including OSHA Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) clearance, Foreign Voltage and Foreign Voltage Detector equipment, Underground electrical cables and construction standard overview, grounding / bonding of telecommunications cables as per NESC and basic electrical safety as per NEC (should be covered in OSHA 10). Use of High Voltage gloves and proper pole setting methods as a telecommunications worker is only required if setting new telecom poles.

Must be trained in the identification and abatement of electrical hazards that may be encountered as a part of the SOW. Such training will address the proper use of monitors, lock out tag out, system turn down and client communication IAW 29 CFR 1926.4, sub part K. (This topic is part of OSHA 30 course content.)

This course provides basic information that apprentices should know before moving, handling, and storing materials; introduction of potential hazards for workers; discussion of precautions should workers take when moving materials manually or mechanically; precautions workers must take to avoid storage and stacking hazards. (This topic is part of OSHA 30 course content.)

This course will provide the apprentice with an overview of the apprenticeship program including information on the National Sponsor, employer’s expectation, discussion of the Standards of Apprenticeship, etc.