Fiber Construction Technician - Equipment Operator

Douglas Fast Net • Eugene, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Douglas Fast Net (DFN), a locally owned fiber internet provider serving Lane, Douglas, and Coos counties in Oregon, is hiring a Fiber Construction Technician for its underground drop crew. This hands-on position builds and maintains the fiber optic plant that connects customers to high-speed internet. Based out of the Creswell shop, the role involves safely operating underground construction equipment, preparing and restoring work sites, and installing fiber drops. Some grant-funded assignments pay prevailing wages, although such assignments are not guaranteed and depend on project needs. This is heavy physical labor. Employees must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds or more frequently, with reasonable accommodations if necessary. The position may require work after business hours for urgent situations. Employees must complete a pre-employment drug screening and may be subject to random or for-cause screenings during employment.

Requirements

• Experience operating heavy equipment or underground construction equipment is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy physical labor, including lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently; reasonable accommodations may be available.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, with no major moving violations within the last three years.
• Willingness and ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months to 1 year; a CDL is required in positions that use a commercial motor vehicle, and DFN has an in-house program to help employees obtain one.
• Ability to learn to read construction prints.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot construction challenges in the field.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic for a high-productivity position with minimal supervision.
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to work after business hours as needed, including in urgent situations.
• Professional appearance and customer-service orientation.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and compliance with applicable random or for-cause screenings during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating heavy equipment or underground construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate underground construction equipment, including vibratory plows and trenchers, to install fiber drops.
• Use hand and power tools for site preparation, excavation, trenching, backfilling, cleanup, and landscaping.
• Read and work from construction prints and other engineering documentation.
• Troubleshoot construction issues in the field.
• Perform routine checks and maintenance on equipment and company vehicles, and promptly report issues to a supervisor or fleet management.
• Read and understand the operator’s manual for each piece of equipment used.
• Follow applicable codes, standards, legal regulations, and company safety procedures, including proper use of PPE around roadway hazards.
• Alert coworkers and supervisors to hazards and take appropriate action in the event of a work-site accident or incident.
• Represent DFN professionally with customers, listen to and resolve their concerns, and share information about DFN products and services when appropriate.
• Complete other related projects as assigned.

Benefits

• 200% 401(k) match, up to 9%.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, with affordable dependent coverage.
• Free 1 Gig high-speed fiber internet for employees who live in DFN’s service area.
• Generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays, including two days off for the employee’s birthday.
• Some grant-funded project assignments pay prevailing wages, though such work is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed