Fiber Bury Technician
Job Summary:
The applicant will have the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully operate the fiber drop plow, bore under driveways, use utility locating equipment, hand dig utility potholes, install vaults, landscaping restoration, and communicate with customers on drop and equipment placement.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsible for company provided vehicle, tools, equipment, and supplies
Installing conduit path under driveways and sidewalks for fiber drops
Landscaping restoration
Customer facing
Clean up work area after installations
Take pictures of work completed/ installation
Record any damage to customer property during installation
Other duties as assigned
Skills:
Willing to follow directions and completing tasks delegated by leadership
Ability to lift/pull heavy equipment
Good organization skills and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
Comfortable working outdoors in a team environment
Must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check
Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe/acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED equivalent Preferred
Experience with basic hand tools
Job Classification:
Field Operations: Installation – Fiber
Non-Exempt
Work Environment/Hazards:
Working in outdoor elements such as cold, hot, precipitation and wind
In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles
Moderate noise level
Use of PPE
Working on elevated structures such as roofs, attics, and on ladders
High level of interaction with external/internal clients
Physical Demands:
Frequently moving, transporting, positioning objects of at least 75 pounds or more
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
Must be able to climb roof tops of all types and perform job duties from high places.
Must be able to work in small areas such as customer attics
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, sit, and climb ladders and communication towers and work in an elevated position
Frequently required to use hand and power tools
Working Hours/Days:
Full Time
Min 40 hours, flexible schedule
Overtime as needed
Travel Requirements:
0-30% travel required
Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):
Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Drug Free Workplace:
Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health, and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
This position services the Springtown area. You must reside in or within (15-20 miles) of this location. Please specify what area you reside in.
Do you have any relatives working at Nextlink?
Experience:
Outdoor work: 2 years (Preferred)
Hand tools: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person