Fiber Optics Field Technician I - Grantsville, MD

Pillar Innovations • Grantsville, MD

121d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country. Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and for the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so. We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce. Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!

Requirements

• No prior experience necessary
• Valid Driver's License is required
• Experience operating ladders, bucket truck, cable puller, and reel stands preferred
• Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes
• General construction and/or flagging experience preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain MSHA Certification
• Must be comfortable working at elevated heights and in confined spaces
• Ability to inspect, operate, and mobilize a bucket truck preferred

Responsibilities

• Qualify to work safely in energized spaces and from an elevated position in the bucket truck
• Assist when needed to remove old hardware from poles and install new
• Provide roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification
• Assist with stripping, cleaving, terminating, and testing cable
• Become familiar with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR, traffic identifiers, light-source power-meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.
• Learn proper methods and procedures for terminating, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off and 7 paid holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
• On-the-job mentoring and training
• Internal job postings
• Performance and salary reviews
• Employee feedback program
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
• Bonuses and incentives for working safely
• Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
• PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Overtime available as applicable
• Advancement through tailored employee career paths
• Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
• Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: No Education Listed