Field Ops Drill Crew# Field Ops Drill CrewMetro Shop - Sullivan, IL 61951## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 - $20.00 Hourly## DescriptionPosition: Field Operations Restoration Technician Location(s): Sullivan, IL; Job locations can vary Reports To: Field Ops Restoration Supervisor Employment Type: Full-time The Field Operations Restoration Technician performs fiber optic restoration and related field work in a fast-paced environment where job duties and working conditions can change on a daily basis. The employee must be flexible and prepared to perform a variety of physical and technical tasks as assigned. Primary Responsibilities:* Respond to fiber optic outages, cable damage, and restoration assignments as directed by supervisors.* Perform restoration work that may vary significantly from day to day depending on the location, type of damage, and weather.* Drive company vehicles for extended periods of time to and from restoration sites and between multiple job locations.* Safely operate construction equipment, including mini skid steers and other equipment, after receiving appropriate training and authorization.* Operate mini skid steer controls using both hands simultaneously and maintain control of the equipment throughout operation.* Perform manual digging, raking, prying, shoveling, pulling, pushing, and other physical labor associated with fiber optic restoration.* Regularly lift, carry, move, and position materials, tools, cable, and equipment weighing approximately 50–75 pounds.* Assist with exposing, repairing, replacing, protecting, and installing underground fiber optic cable and related facilities.* Operate or assist with hydro-vac equipment used to safely expose underground utilities and fiber optic facilities.* Perform hydro-vac work requiring extended periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting.* Assist in setting up and breaking down restoration equipment and work zones.* Work around excavation areas, construction equipment, roadways, traffic, utilities, and other job-site hazards.* Perform work in mud, dirt, gravel, uneven terrain, ditches, fields, roadways, and other outdoor environments.* Work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.* Assist other restoration technicians and equipment operators in various conditions.* Maintain flexibility to respond to changing priorities and emergency restoration needs.* Perform additional construction, maintenance, restoration, and other duties as assigned.Experience/Skills/Requirements:* Previous experience in construction, utility work, telecommunications, landscaping, excavation, road work, or other outdoor physical labor is preferred.* Previous fiber optic or telecommunications experience is helpful but not required.* Experience using basic hand tools and power tools.* Experience working safely around construction equipment, vehicles, and active work areas.* Experience working as part of a crew and following directions from a supervisor or crew leader.* Previous experience working outdoors in varying weather conditions is preferred.Physical Requirements:* Lift and carry up to 75 pounds independently on an occasional basis.* Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.* Work with heavier materials and equipment with assistance from another employee or mechanical lifting equipment when required.* Push, pull, move, and position cable, conduit, tools, equipment, and materials.* Stand and walk for extended periods, including up to 8–10 hours during a workday.* Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and work in awkward positions.* Enter and exit trucks and equipment, and work around utility structures.* Work with hands and arms above shoulder level for extended periods.* Use hand tools and power tools requiring repetitive gripping, grasping, and manual dexterity.* Walk over uneven, muddy, rocky, or rough terrain.Working Conditions: Restoration technicians may work in:* Outdoor environments throughout the year.* Extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and other adverse weather conditions.* Mud, dirt, gravel, uneven terrain, and construction areas.* Roadways, shoulders, ditches, easements, fields, and residential or commercial properties.* Areas with vehicle traffic and active construction equipment.* Underground excavations, handholes, vaults, and other restricted work areas.Schedule:* Full-time position, 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities* Shifts range from Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMCompensation & Benefits:* $20 - $24 per hour + Per Diem* 401(k) matching* Paid Time Off* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Life insurance* Vision insurance## QualificationsExperience/Skills/Requirements:* Previous experience in construction, utility work, telecommunications, landscaping, excavation, road work, or other outdoor physical labor is preferred.* Previous fiber optic or telecommunications experience is helpful but not required.* Experience using basic hand tools and power tools.* Experience working safely around construction equipment, vehicles, and active work areas.* Experience working as part of a crew and following directions from a supervisor or crew leader.* Previous experience working outdoors in varying weather conditions is preferred.Physical Requirements:* Lift and carry up to 75 pounds independently on an occasional basis.* Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.* Work with heavier materials and equipment with assistance from another employee or mechanical lifting equipment when required.* Push, pull, move, and position cable, conduit, tools, equipment, and materials.* Stand and walk for extended periods, including up to 8–10 hours during a workday.* Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and work in awkward positions.* Enter and exit trucks and equipment, and work around utility structures.* Work with hands and arms above shoulder level for extended periods.* Use hand tools and power tools requiring repetitive gripping, grasping, and manual dexterity.* Walk over uneven, muddy, rocky, or rough terrain.