Construction Technician

CITADEL Pacific Ltd.; Northern Mariana Islands; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CITADEL Pacific Ltd. is offering a temporary position to support the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Project in the Northern Mariana Islands. The role involves installation and maintenance of fiber/cable lines while working in varying conditions.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least two years of relevant construction experience, and a valid driver's license. Benefits include a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Interested candidates should be ready for a challenging role with varied responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant construction work experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid chauffeur's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install new cable lines, microducts, and conduits.
• Assist in fiber blowing activities.
• Clear vegetation encroaching on cable lines.

Skills

Construction work experience

Valid driver's license

Ability to work in various conditions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Overview

This is a temporary position to support the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Project. The role lasts a minimum of one year or until project completion and reports to the Outside Plant Supervisor. Duties include island-wide external plant maintenance and extensions such as digging, installing and securing fiber/cable lines, microducts, handholes, conduits, and clearing vegetation.

Responsibilities

• Install and run new cable lines, microducts, and conduits for underground and overhead plant systems, including necessary groundwork dig.
• Install handholes.
• Assist in fiber blowing activities.
• Secure fiber and cable lines along with associated hardware.
• Clear vegetation encroaching on cable lines and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain a valid chauffeur's license.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant construction work experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the minimum knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Must be able to work in the following conditions

• Primarily daytime work schedule but may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Occasional work in an enclosed area lacking windows.
• Occasional indoor work exposed to dust, noise, dirt, heat, poor lighting, and other conditions.
• Occasional outdoor work exposed to weather conditions such as heat, rain, wind, etc.

Other Requirements

• Must successfully pass background check (pre and post-employment).
• Must successfully pass alcohol and drug screening (pre and post-employment).
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.

Physical Demands

Position requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, picking, pinching, typing, and repetitive wrist and finger movements. Physical exertion up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions

Exposition to extreme heat (temperatures above 100°F for more than one hour), noise requiring shouting to be heard, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding and elevated work, chemicals, fumes, dust, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Work often occurs in narrow aisles, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small enclosed rooms, sewer and water line pipes, and other claustrophobic areas.

Benefits and EEO Statement

We offer a competitive total rewards package including a base salary, discretionary bonuses, and comprehensive benefits designed to meet employee needs. Detailed compensation and benefits information will be shared during the hiring process.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we afford equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for hire and promotion without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, religion, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or disability or genetic information. IT&E is a Drug Free Workplace.