Fiber Construction Technician - Equipment Operator

Douglas Fast Net • Eugene, OR

7d • $25 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Douglas Fast Net (DFN) is hiring a Fiber Construction Technician for its underground drop crew, based out of the Creswell shop. The role builds and maintains the fiber optic plant connecting homes and businesses across Lane, Douglas, and Coos counties. It involves safely operating underground construction equipment, preparing and restoring job sites, and performing heavy physical labor. Some current projects are grant-funded and pay prevailing wage, but prevailing-wage work is not guaranteed and depends on project assignments.

The position requires occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 100 pounds and frequent handling of 20 pounds or more. Employees must follow safety procedures, including using PPE around roadway hazards, and may need to work after business hours for urgent situations. Employees must pass 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.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Able to meet the position’s physical demands, with reasonable accommodations if necessary, including lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, free from major moving violations within the last three years.
• Willing and able to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months to 1 year; a CDL is required in positions that use a commercial motor vehicle. DFN has an in-house program to help employees obtain it.
• Able to learn how to read construction prints.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot construction challenges in the field.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic for a high-productivity position with minimal supervision.
• Willing and able to work as part of a team.
• Willing to work after business hours as needed, including in urgent situations.
• Professional appearance and customer-service orientation.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and, as applicable, random or for-cause screenings during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoys hands-on, outdoor work and seeing tangible results at the end of the day.
• Takes pride in operating equipment safely and keeping it in good condition.
• Works well with a crew and pitches in wherever needed.
• Shares DFN’s commitment to customer-first service and community impact.

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 PPE use around roadway hazards.
• Immediately alert coworkers and supervisors to hazards and take appropriate action in the event of a work-site accident or incident.
• Represent DFN professionally when interacting with customers, listen to and resolve their concerns, and share information about DFN products and services when appropriate.
• Perform other occasional, related, or assigned work as needed.

Benefits

• 200% 401(k) match, up to 9%.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, with affordable dependent coverage.
• Free 1 Gig high-speed fiber internet for employees who live in the 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 wage; this work is not guaranteed and depends on project assignments.

What This Job Offers

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