Fiber Drop Laborer - Underground

Prime Telecom Solutions is seeking a dedicated and skilled Underground Fiber Technician to join our underground crew. This role is crucial for the efficient and precise installation, maintenance, and repair of fiber optic cables. You will be expected to convey a professional appearance and demeanor when communicating the services to the public. In this position, you will verify that all locates are completed before any tasks are performed and report any follow-up work needed to your manager.

You will work closely with Project Managers to manage your workload effectively. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow within a company that values its employees and is committed to providing the necessary training and support for success.

• Install, maintain, and repair underground fiber optic cables.
• Operate Equipment such as Mini-X, Trenchers, and Vibratory Plows to install fiber optic cables.
• Verify that all locates are completed before performing any tasks.
• Locate Existing Infrastructure before placing fiber
• Identify and troubleshoot problems with fiber optic cables and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Complete necessary paperwork and documentation.
• Communicate with customers and coworkers in a professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive relationship with customers.
• Report any follow-up work needed to the manager.
• Work closely with Dispatch and Project Managers for workload assignment.
• Record signal levels, daily times, function codes, and other required information.
• Maintain a clean and organized company vehicle and drop bury equipment.
• Assist team personnel in problem-solving and performing their duties when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 1 Year of Equipment Operator Experience
• 1 Year of Experience with Burying Drop Fiber
• Valid Driver's License
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills
• Possesses strong problem solving and decision-making skills while using good judgment
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and on time
• Ability to operate all hand tools, power tools, and equipment applicable to job-related duties in a safe and responsible manner
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Willingness to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• People Focused: People are at the heart of everything we do. This applies to our team, but also applies to the people we work with. While we contract with companies, we work with people. Our emphasis is on people rather than profits. Appreciated people are productive people.
• Reliable: We are dependable, not only for the services we provide, but also for how we carefully manage the relationships we develop. We believe consistency is key to building trust. Thoughtful – We recognize that every decision impacts someone.
• Impactful: We don't just exist. We strive to positively impact the people we work with, the clients we work for, and in the communities we work. The world needs to be a better place, because we are in it
• Mindset of Safety: We believe safety is more than rules and procedures – it’s a mindset. Our multi-step strategies and intensive training empowers our people to recognize and enforce safety techniques, so they always get home safe.
• Excellence: Aristotle says it best "Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny."
• Discipline: Disciplined People. Disciplined Thought. Disciplined Action. We are intentional in all aspects of our lives