Equipment Operator

Centric Fiber is a start-up telecommunications company that is looking to disrupt the market and provide the fastest, most reliable service for cable, internet, and TV. Centric Fiber partners with home builders to install superior fiber infrastructure directly in the ground during the early phases of development. This means all homes in a community are already hardwired for high-speed fiber internet, without added costs or complications.

• Assist the Splicer in all daily activities.
• Splice fiber optic cables.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance to resolve signal problems.
• Operate technical and heavy equipment.
• Read and interpret work prints and splice diagrams.
• Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
• Operate machinery to perform activities such as back filling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
• Keep detailed records of work activity.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Clean & Valid Driver's License
• Proficiency with hand tools
• Knowledge preferred but will train the right candidate
• 1 to 2 years’ experience operating heavy machines
• Experience in shoot/cut grade

• Effective communication skills, as required in responding to customer questions and complaints
• Organized and attentive to detail with the ability to multi-task
• Proficiency in the use of a computer, and software applications including Microsoft Office
• Solid interpersonal skills – outgoing, positive, and user-friendly
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Prefer related experience in a start-up environment
• Prefer related work experience in a fiber optic installation operation position

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