Construction Field Technician

Tower Engineering • Columbia, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires the incumbent to work as part of a small team environment, helping and training others to construct and maintain fiber routes. The role involves performing essential duties related to fiber optic network construction and maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 years of experience with ability to take direction and learn from experience
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record to operate a company vehicle
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to use and take care of hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Ability and interest in performing work in the field
• Demonstrated willingness to learn
• Physical ability to lift 75+lbs.
• Comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all types of weather
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the general public
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time (travel required is 50% to include overnight).
• Ability to be covered by company auto insurance plan

Responsibilities

• Dig holes, work with hand tools, restore landscaping
• Lay fiber innerduct and pull fiber through existing ducts
• Operate heavy equipment and excavation truck
• Operate pipe and cable locators and mark underground utilities
• Measure and record installed quantities of fiber
• Assist on overall job including all tasks required to build and install a site per customer specifications
• Maintain clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED