Underground Fiber Equipment Operator & Technician

Douglas Fast Net; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

200% 401(k) match (up to 9%)

100% employer-paid medical, dental, +1

Free 1 Gig high-speed fiber internet

Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays

Community-focused locally owned

Job summary

Douglas Fast Net is hiring a Fiber Construction Technician to join our underground drop crew. You will operate heavy equipment on fiber installations, read construction prints, and perform site prep and maintenance tasks.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on role based out of our Creswell shop, with opportunities on grant-funded, prevailing wage projects that can boost take-home pay. A CDL may be pursued after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment or underground construction equipment.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Able to meet physical demands with reasonable accommodations for heavy labor.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Willing to obtain Class A CDL within 6 months to 1 year; in-house program offered.
• Ability to read construction prints and related engineering docs.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate underground construction equipment to install fiber drops.
• Use hand and power tools for site prep, excavation, trenching, backfill, and cleanup.
• Read and work from construction prints and engineering documentation.
• Troubleshoot field construction issues as they arise.
• Perform routine checks and maintenance on equipment and vehicles; report issues.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE; flag hazards and act on incidents.
• Represent DFN professionally with customers and explain DFN products when appropriate.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading prints

Team player

Safety conscious

Driver's license

Tools

Vibratory plow

Trencher

Job description

Douglas Fast Net is hiring a Fiber Construction Technician to join our underground drop crew. You will operate heavy equipment on fiber installations, read construction prints, and perform site prep and maintenance tasks.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on role based out of our Creswell shop, with opportunities on grant-funded, prevailing wage projects that can boost take-home pay. A CDL may be pursued after onboarding.