Outside Plant Tech & Construction Specialist

The Golden Belt Telephone Association, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Internet & phone stipend

Cooperative culture

Team environment

Telecom skills training

Job summary

The Golden Belt Telephone Association, Inc. in Kansas is seeking an Outside Plant Technician to join our hands-on telecommunications team. This role blends construction, maintenance, equipment operation, and customer service to keep customers connected.

You’ll operate plows and other equipment, locate underground utilities, and install or repair services for homes and businesses. We value dependability, mechanical aptitude, safety, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Read and follow maps, staking sheets, and drawings.
• Safely operate or learn to operate construction equipment.
• Work outdoors in Kansas weather.
• Work independently while also being a dependable team member.
• Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers.
• Troubleshoot problems and think through practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
• Follow safety procedures and recognize potentially unsafe conditions.
• Obtain and maintain any required licenses or certifications for the position.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and repair the infrastructure that keeps customers connected.
• Install, repair, and maintain outside plant facilities per standards.
• Operate equipment such as cable plows, boring machines, trenchers, backhoes, and trucks.
• Locate existing underground utilities using locating equipment.
• Install and repair customer drop wires and network interface devices.
• Assist with maintenance from the central office to the customer premise.
• Perform plant maintenance, cutovers, and scheduled plant activities.
• Assist other technicians with installation and maintenance of GBT products and services.

Skills

Outside plant construction

Heavy equipment operation

Reading maps

Safety compliance

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Cable plows

Boring machines

Trenchers

Backhoes

Skid loaders

Tractors

Vehicles

Job description

The Golden Belt Telephone Association, Inc. in Kansas is seeking an Outside Plant Technician to join our hands-on telecommunications team. This role blends construction, maintenance, equipment operation, and customer service to keep customers connected.

You’ll operate plows and other equipment, locate underground utilities, and install or repair services for homes and businesses. We value dependability, mechanical aptitude, safety, and a willingness to learn.