Seasonal Construction Assistant

Seasonal Construction AssistantDepartment: ConstructionReports To: C&E ManagerFLSA Status: Non-exemptGENERAL SUMMARYAssists in the construction, installation, and modification of OSP facilities, network facilities and equipment located at the customer premise. Job requires occasional out-of-town work with overnight stays.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAssists in installation and maintenance of ONT housings, pedestals, fiber cable, handholes and grounding solutions.Assists in installation of new services and equipment for subscribers by installing drop fiber and network interface devices.Works with construction equipment, hand tools, motorized tools, trucks and vehicles.Assists in installation, service, and removal of network facilities and equipment.Assists in installation and maintenance of phone systems and associated equipment, security systems, surveillance systems including cabling. Installs and maintains other customer premise equipment.Assists in testing and splicing fiber drops and fiber cable networks.Completes all necessary installation and repair related forms and reports.Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieve results with good fiscal policy.Adapt to the evolving and changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities of WRT and the industry.Promote organizational mission and goals by influencing others to act in support of ideas, programs, or causes.Display an ongoing positive commitment to learning and self-improvement; desiring and making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills for work.Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of fiber facility construction process and procedure.Knowledge of telecommunications plant operations and maintenance.Knowledge of company policies, procedures, products and services.Skill in Microsoft office software.Skill in using mechanical and electric power tools.Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as maps, staking sheets, and operating and maintenance manuals.Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.Ability to pay close attention to detail.Ability to effectively function as a team player.Ability to be self-motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about WRT's sales culture.Ability to think progressively and innovatively while quickly grasping and synthesizing new ideas.Ability to maintain positive attitude.Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by WRT's insurance carrier.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or equivalent.REPORTING REQUIREMENTSReports to the WRT Headquarters office in Hazen, ND.APPLICATION PROCESSApply online at https://westriv.com/about/#careers by 5:00 p.m. April 28, 2026.WRT is an Equal Opportunity Employer