Abstract: A tool and method of using same for allowing one person to transport and secure a flexible conduit with mating connector in a normal utility box. The tool has a hollow body in which is placed a substantially u-shaped spring having two depending legs, each leg terminating in a hooked end. The tool is sized to have its lower portion fit within the center bore of a mating connector of the type normally used with flexible conduit. Once the tool is positioned in the connector the spring is biased to grasp the end of the connector with each hooked end of each leg of the spring. Once the connector is grasped the tool may be locked into place by screwing a securing nut over threads on the upper portion of the until the nut firmly locks the tool to the connector. Then a rope may be tied to a rope securing member positioned at the upper end of the tool for pulling the tool and attached conduit to a desired utility box.