Construction Field Technician

TEP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TEP Fiber is seeking a Field Technician in Charlotte, NC to join a small team focused on constructing and maintaining fiber routes. You will work outdoors, use hand tools, and operate light and heavy equipment as needed while supporting training for teammates.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, 0–2 years of experience, and a valid driver’s license. Travel up to 50% and ability to lift 75+ lbs are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of experience and ability to take direction and learn from experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record to operate company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Dig holes and assist in laying and maintaining fiber routes.
• Operate hand tools and small equipment as needed at the job site.
• Carry out site prep, landscaping restoration and maintain safety standards per OSHA.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Hand tools

Field work

Willingness to learn

Physical endurance

Outdoor work

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excavation truck

Pipe and cable locators

Job description

Field Technician

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Shift: N/A
Reports to: Construction Superintendent
Department: TEP Fiber
Employment Status: Full-time
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Location: Charlotte, NC

Summary

Position requires incumbent to work as part of small team environment helping and training others to construct and maintain fiber routes.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have High school diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 years of experience with ability to take direction and learn from experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record to operate a company vehicle

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to use and take care of hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Ability and interest in performing work in the field
• Demonstrated willingness to learn
• Physical ability to lift 75+lbs. and be comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all types of weather
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the general public
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time (travel required is 50% to include overnight).
• Ability to be covered by company auto insurance plan

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Dig holes, work with hand tools, restore landscaping
• Lay fiber innerduct and pull fiber through existing ducts
• Operate heavy equipment and excavation truck
• Operate pipe and cable locators and mark underground utilities
• Measure and record installed quantities of fiber
• Assist on overall job including all tasks required to build and install a site per customer specifications
• Maintain clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be at site locations both on the ground and on building roof tops, sit, stand, walk, use both hands, and reach and raise items above the head, use fingers to feel and handle, talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel and crouch, lift weight or exert a force of 75+ or more pounds.

Work Environment

Most work is performed externally, on-site, outdoors, with exposure to the elements of nature working under normal construction conditions. 25% of travel is required in support of this position. Approximately 5% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. Night and weekend work may be required up to 25% of the time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.