Essential Position Functions

• Review and analyze construction drawings to determine work to be done, methods and sequence of tasks
• Work with heavy duty power equipment in the construction and repair of outside plant cable facilities, conduit, and pole lines
• Climb utility poles and lift equipment weighing up to eighty (80) pounds. (Training will be provided)
• Use a variety of hand tools and machinery including shovels, picks, and various power tools to complete assignments
• Load and unload materials, machinery, and tools: distribute to appropriate locations, according to project plans
• Manually locate buried utility lines
• Place and maintain cable/fiber within underground conduit system
• Use testing equipment to check for gas in utility access holes and cleans water and debris from utility access holes
• Perform preventative maintenance on all assigned company tools, equipment, and motor vehicle
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day to eliminate potential safety hazards
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills in each interaction with internal customers, external customers, and vendors
• Respond to customer inquiries about products, work operations, etc. during field contacts
• Able to work both independently and in conjunction with co-workers to achieve company goals; must have a strong team mentality
• Must meet specific quality, production, and safety standards
• Must work overtime when necessary
• Will be assigned to work a standby on-call rotation
• Submit time reporting tasks using laptop computer on a daily basis
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two (2) years of general work experience related to construction preferred (working outside, lifting heavy items)
• Competence with hand and power tools required
• Basic knowledge of and ability to safely operate construction equipment and tools, including trenchers, backhoes, directional boring machines, vibratory plows, mini excavators, bucket trucks, and other various vehicles.
• Valid Class “A” CDL is strongly preferred. (If not, required within 90 days of hire date)
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to follow directions, produce quality work, and maintain safe working conditions
• Open to changing priorities and working under tight deadlines; ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communications skills
• Must be able to work alone, and within a team
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English
• Must fully comply with company’s safety program
• General ability to operate a laptop computer to record completed tasks and to access documents
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous construction experience, preferably in the telecommunications industry
• Preferred knowledge and skills include a) Aerial and underground construction, b) Directional drilling, c) Backhoe / vibratory cable plow / trencher operation, d) FTTP implementation, and e) Cable jetting

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• Insurance Plans include: Medical | Prescription | Dental | Vision | Term Life | Long-Term Disability | Voluntary Insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous annual company contributions to HSA
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Paid sick leave and vacation
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid training
• Discounted company products and services

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