Field Technician, Broadband

Description

Since 1980, Cobb Fendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At Cobb Fendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):

• New Hire Program // We understand changing jobs can be intimidating, Cobb Fendley has established a program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm
• Development Opportunities // Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
• Compensation + Benefits // Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions;
  Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP);
  Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance;
  Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance;
  Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance;
  Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs
• Paid Parental Leave // FMLA‑eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases
• Winter Holiday // Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays
• Community Engagement // Cobb Fendley Cares focuses on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

Cobb Fendley is seeking an experienced Broadband Field Technician in our Albuquerque, New Mexico Office.

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and are subject to change, including additional duties as assigned.

• Locate aerial, buried, and underground utilities through nondestructive methods.
• Locate and identify building utility entrance and exits.
• Distinguish types of cabling and equipment on utility poles.
• Record and document the field data in accordance with CAD standard formats.
• Document location of telephone poles and attachments.
• Identify and measure duct banks and riser conduits.
• Operate and maintain company equipment and vehicles.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Travel is a mandatory requirement of the role as assigned. The percentage of travel will fluctuate based on business needs and at times may account for 40% of the time worked. Travel includes to other offices or project sites throughout the US.
• Perform independent research and adapt to changing priorities.
• Work with minimal supervision/in a collaborative team environment and deliver accurate work product.
• Adhere to Cobb Fendley’s safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment.
• Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.

• We Collaborate // with a professional attitude making communication a priority.
• We Commit // to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, with a focus on accountability.
• We Build Communities // by fulfilling our responsibilities with integrity that is con.sistent with industry standards.

Tasks are divided between indoor and outdoor settings, with approximately 80% of duties performed in outdoor environments and 20% in indoor office or warehouse spaces.

• Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality. Must remain alert and responsive while working in lane closure zones adjacent to high‑traffic and dynamic areas.
• Physical Abilities. Includes hand‑eye coordination, steadiness, upper and lower body strength, control precision, stamina, multi‑limb coordination, static strength, manual dexterity, and depth perception. Extended periods of sitting and standing…