Overview Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then you may have found your next career move. We’re looking for a Fiber Technician to join our team and help connect America. Our Technicians are responsible for trouble shooting and repairing OSP buried drops. We connect the world today with tomorrow’s technologies. What you’ll do…
You will troubleshoot and identify issues with existing fiber optic wiring during service calls
You will locate and dig to identify existing cable.
You will repair or replace cable
You will splice fiber optic cable
You will perform any restoration after digging
You will greet & treat customers with respect
You will review all requested services with the customer
You will interact with customers in a professional, courteous manner at all times
You will communicate with the supervisor and dispatch regarding work status.
Who we are looking for…
You are at least 18 years old
You are authorized to work in the United States for this company
You have a valid standard Driver's License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience
You have an MVR record that is deemed acceptable by the company
You are able to maintain a safe work environment
You are able to work in all weather conditions
You are able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs as needed with or without assistance
You are able to work over-time; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or on-call
You are able to work 3- feet above ground level
What you’ll get…
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and Long Term Disability
Supplemental Life and AD&D
401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
Stock Purchase Plan
Company Discounts
Legal Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Who we are
We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others’ safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards.
Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people. We serve the nation from more than 500 field offices and are unparalleled in scope and scale.
Our talented workforce of over 15,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management. We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!
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Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)
The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.
