Field Fiber Construction Tech: Underground & Aerial

Aquila Corporation; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

Aquila Corporation is seeking an experienced OSP Fiber Construction Technician to perform underground and aerial fiber work across multiple environments. The role entails directional drilling, plowing, splicing, fiber blowing, and aerial drops, with travel based on project needs.

You will operate trenching and drilling equipment, read prints, and ensure safety compliance while coordinating with supervisors and customers. CDL preferred and valid license required where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in underground construction, directional drilling, plowing, drop buries, cable placement, fiber blowing, splicing, aerial OSP construction, and aerial drops.
• Valid drivers license; CDL strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, staking sheets, and aerial maps and accurately complete as-built markups.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a field crew.

Responsibilities

• Perform underground and aerial OSP fiber construction, including directional drilling, plowing, drop buries, cable placement, fiber blowing, splicing, and aerial drops.
• Operate drop-bury plows, directional drilling equipment, and other construction equipment required to complete assigned work.
• Locate and track the drill head during directional boring operations and assist with safe bore-path execution.
• Locate and identify existing utilities before excavation, drilling, plowing, or other ground-disturbing activities.
• Operate a Hurricane fiber blower and related cable-placement equipment to install fiber and duct.
• Use 28-foot ladders, climbing gear, and gaffs to safely access and work on utility poles.
• Operate and perform work from bucket trucks in accordance with Company safety requirements.
• Build aerial strand and lash or overlash fiber cable to existing strand.
• Complete aerial and underground fiber construction in accordance with project specifications, safety requirements, and applicable NESC/RUS standards.
• Read and interpret construction prints, staking sheets, and aerial maps and accurately mark up as-builts to reflect completed field conditions.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors, crew members, customers, and other project stakeholders regarding job progress, field conditions, and issues.
• Inspect tools and equipment before use and report unsafe conditions, damage, or maintenance needs.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Reading construction prints

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hurricane fiber blower

Bucket trucks

Directional drilling equipment

Drop-bury plows

Fiber splicing equipment

Job description

Aquila Corporation is seeking an experienced OSP Fiber Construction Technician to perform underground and aerial fiber work across multiple environments. The role entails directional drilling, plowing, splicing, fiber blowing, and aerial drops, with travel based on project needs.

You will operate trenching and drilling equipment, read prints, and ensure safety compliance while coordinating with supervisors and customers. CDL preferred and valid license required where applicable.