Construction Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the oversight of the Construction Supervisor-Worland or Plant Supervisor-Forsyth, the Construction Technician-I performs entry-level labor and project work. The role requires basic knowledge of fiber optic, copper, and ariel cabling, and operations of industrial equipment (vibratory plow, trencher, digging equipment and industrial pneumatic bore). Work tasks are laborious and require the use of hand tools (shovels, drills, hammers, etc.). In support of the Technician-II and Leads, this role assists with placement and removal of cable, performs splices, and maintains or repairs cables in accordance with construction plans and work orders.

Requires use and wear of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Frequent travel for construction projects is a requirement for success in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

1. Perform in a support role and place direct buried cabling (fiber, copper) into the ground/earth.

a. Perform earthwork labor with various hand tools and industry related equipment (vibratory plow, trencher, digging equipment, industrial pneumatic bore).

b. Perform maintenance of buried cable, performing tests and repairs (removals, replacement, and splicing).

c. Restore all disturbed surfaces including concrete and pavement surfaces to acceptable conditions.

d. As assigned, operates (when supervised) various heavy equipment, as needed (plows, backhoes, trailer, etc.).

e. Mounts demarcation devices and protectors at customer premises.

f. Assists with the maintenance of construction equipment, trailers, and vehicles.

2. Performs related construction tasks as required.

3. Aerial Cabling:

a. Assists with installation and removal of aerial cable and pole lines.

b. Assists with inspection, replacement, or repair of aerial cable and poles.

c. Select and attach appropriate hardware, install, or reinstall in accordance with project work order.

4. Cable Splicing:

a. Work with copper and fiber optic cables in accordance with construction plans and drawings (new construction).

5. Maintenance and Repairs with Copper and Fiber Optic cabling:

a. Assist with preventative maintenance on project worksite(s) cables.

b. Perform cable tests to troubleshoot issues and identify defective components or sections.

c. Repair or remove and replace defective cable section or related component(s).

c. Remove obsolete cable as appropriate.

6. Mount demarcation devices and system protectors at assigned project work locations (customer's property, field work site, company's facility).

7. Assist with Data Center frames, tip cables and fiber distribution frames and cables, as necessary.

8. Operate daily, a computer system and software programs which include, but are not limited to performing documentation of time entries, expense reports, material usage documentation, review credit card statements, and process fiber testing reports (from test meters).

a. Other computer programs operated daily, including mapping software, MS Teams, and Virtual training (webinars, videos).

9. Maintain and organize department files related to current / completed jobs, and receipts.

10. Perform data entry into Excel, denoting cable footages, reel numbers, and other materials used.

11. Schedule meetings with customers, contractors, and other utilities to go over plans for jobs.

12. Uphold and demonstrate your commitment to Range's values in everything you do. Be Innovative-Create the environment where we continually improve and adapt, Be Kind-Our actions make a difference, Be Trustworthy-Do the right thing, take responsibility for our actions, and honor our commitments, and Be United-People are our purpose; unified teams build the strongest networks.

13. Perform other construction duties, and work functions as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION): (A combination of demonstrable years' experience and applicable alternative training(s) may be considered in lieu of the following qualifications).

a) Successful completion of a grade-12 high school diploma program, equivalent GED type of secondary education certificate / diploma.

b) A minimum of one (1) year of successful work experience performing…