Fiber Construction Technician - Equipment Operator

Socket.dev; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employer-paid health/dental/vision

Free 1 Gbps fiber internet service

PTO and 10 paid holidays

Birthday day off

Job summary

DFN in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a fiber construction technician to build and maintain our fiber optic plant. This role operates on the underground drop crew and uses vibratory plows and trenchers, performing heavy physical labor with safety as a priority.

You will read construction prints, handle tools, perform site prep, trenching, backfilling, and equipment maintenance, while ensuring a safe work environment and customer rapport. CDL is encouraged to obtain within 6-12 months.

Qualifications

• Must lift, push or pull up to 100 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently.
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license.
• Willingness to obtain a Class A CDL within 6–12 months.
• Professional appearance and customer service orientation.
• Ability to read construction prints and understand engineering docs.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Use hand and power tools for site prep, excavation, trenching, backfilling and cleanup.
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles; follow safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Read operator manuals and perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Resolve customer questions and promote DFN services where appropriate.
• Learn to troubleshoot construction issues and read prints as needed.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

Class A CDL (preferred within 6–12 months)

Job description

Do you have experience operating equipment? Are you mechanically inclined? If so, our fiber construction technician role might be for you!

A fiber construction technician constructs and maintains our fiber optic plant. Right now we are looking to fill a position on our underground drop crew. This position needs to be comfortable with safely operating underground equipment like a vibratory plow/trencher. This position is considered heavy physical labor. Candidates must be able to lift, push or pull 100 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds or more frequently.

Why work at DFN?

At DFN, we strive to take care of our employees on and off the job.

Just to highlight a few of our amazing benefits:

• We offer a 200% 401(k) match capping at 9%
• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision plans plan for employees with affordable dependent coverage options.
• Free 1 Gig high speed fiber internet service if you live within our service territory.
• PTO package and 10 paid holidays including two days off for your birthday.

If this position sounds like the perfect fit for you, please see additional details below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Use hand and power tools to conduct site preparation, excavation, trenching, backfilling, clean-up, and landscaping duties.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following codes, standards, and legal regulations along with company policies and procedures. Take appropriate action in the event of a work site accident or incident.
• Follow established safety procedures including use of personal protective equipment to minimize exposure to roadway hazards. Immediately alert other employees and supervisors of any apparent or developing hazards.
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles.Read and understand the operator's manual for each piece of equipment used.
• Maintain equipment by performing routine checks and maintenance.Report any issues promptly for repairs and maintenance to appropriate supervisory and/or fleet management personnel.
• Maintain good customer rapport by listening to and resolving customer concerns or questions.
• Be knowledgeable about DFN products and services, promoting available services to current and potential customers when appropriate.
• Ability to read construction prints and other engineering documentation.
• Learn how to troubleshoot construction issues that arise.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. This is a high productivity position with minimal supervision.
• This job description covers the most crucial key and supplemental duties performed in the position, but does not include other occasional work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position. Other projects will be assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to meet physical demands with reasonable accommodation if necessary. This position is considered heavy physical labor and will be required to lift, push or pull up to 100 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently.
• Clean driving record free from major moving violations within the last three years and a valid driver's license.
• Willing and able to work towards obtaining a class A CDL. CDL is required to be obtained within 6 months-1 year in positions that require the use of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Professional appearance, customer service oriented.
• Problem solving skills. Ability to troubleshoot construction hurdles in the field.
• Able to learn how to read construction prints.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Willing and able to work as part of a team.
• Willing to work after business hours and on-call as needed and in urgent situations.
• DFN is a drug free workplace. All employees are required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as well as random and for cause screens during employment as applicable