Lead Drop Technician

AFL Telecommunications•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products, conductor accessories and fittings, and related services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and has grown to include every facet of the passive optical network, employing over 5,000 associates worldwide and consistently generating annual sales in excess of a billion dollars. In April of 2019, AFL made a major investment in ITC Service Group, a Sacramento-based company providing broadband installation, design and staffing services to the telecommunications and IT industries. ITC Service Group was founded in 1999 and provides managed services and workforce solutions for the nationwide planning design, construction, installation and maintenance of voice, data and video networks. AFL and ITC were built and are operated on similar core values and philosophies. This will prove extremely beneficial to our customers and our employees. With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL “Connect” you to your next career opportunity!

Requirements

6+months’ experience working for ITC Service Group on Google Fiber.
Experience past or present working on a Drop Tech Team.
Must be in good standing (no formal warnings) for the past 6 months.
Must have record of performing consistently above expectations on metrics.
Experience splicing & drop work
Reliable transportation to and from the job sites
Work boots, appropriate work attire
Ability to work in an outdoor environment during all times of the year
Ability and willingness to follow direction from Supervisor
Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Additional consideration will be given to applicants with education, certifications or work experience (knowledge, skills and abilities) “KSA”s that exceed key competencies required for the position.

Responsibilities

Responsible for actively listening, learning and following instructions from foreman or immediate supervisor.
Assist with excavation & pulling equipment.
Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including ditch digging, pulling fiber, etc.
Responsible for the basic knowledge of first aid help.
Responsible for knowing all safety requirements on the job site.
Performs daily functions sometimes with power tools and hand tools.
Responsible for working well with others and supervisor. Display courtesy to customers and the general public. Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Assist with the Restoration of landscape to original or better condition once work is completed.
General labor on construction sites
Load and unload structure materials and move materials in work areas
Lifting at least 50+ lbs. daily
Assisting a journeymen level trade person in a variety of field activities
Maintain tools and equipment
General cleanup of job site