Fiber Bury Technician

AMG TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT GROUP LLC; Canton (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical, dental, and vis

401K with a match

Training provided

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Voluntary life insurance

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Nextlink is seeking a Field Operations installer to perform fiber drop installations and related outdoor work across Texas. You will operate a fiber drop plow, bore under driveways, install conduit, and communicate with customers about equipment placement.

The role requires lifting heavy equipment, ability to work outdoors in a team, and compliance with safety, drug screening, and background checks. A valid driver’s license and basic hand tools experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Install conduit path under driveways and sidewalks for fiber drops.
• Landscaping restoration and outdoor work.
• Customer facing and record damages to customer property.
• Operate company-provided tools and vehicles.

Skills

Lift heavy equipment

Outdoor work

Communication

Driver's license

Background check

Drug screening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Company Overview

We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

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 required
• 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.

Why Work For Nextlink?

We bring the high-speed Internet and phone experience to the underserved markets of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois. We make a difference in the lives of everyone we serve, whether it is an online student, a work-at-home family, or large enterprises such as ISDs, higher education, or government entities. Take a look below at our different career offerings.

Benefits

• Full-time work with overtime available
• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision
• 401K with a match
• Training provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Paid time off and holidays
• Voluntary life insurance
• Referral bonus program