Fiber Field Technician

The Fiber and Broadband Field Technician acts as a point of contact for the coordination and construction of

backbone, distribution, drops and other fiber projects, from project start to completion. Responsibilities include

field inspection of the site, secure right of way, stake designs, prepare staking sheets, material sheets for work

orders of the requested service to the best benefit of the consumer and the Cooperative, ensure equipment is

ordered and delivered timely, mapping program of choice updates, attend meetings and maintain regular

communications, all in accordance with established subsidiary/Cooperative guidelines.

providing prompt, efficient and reliable service to include: stake lines, poles, wire, determine rate,

secure, negotiate and verify right-of-way easements, ensure right-of-way is clear, explain plans

and rates to customers to obtain acceptance

extensions and changes to maps before construction, draw up work orders, maintain log of all

stake extensions, estimate costs, design layouts of underground and overhead lines, inspect

completed extensions, and set up construction maps

functions associated with automated mapping and staking to assist in the coordination and

construction of major projects to include: stake line conversion jobs, draw up work orders,

maintain a log of maintenance, inventory, and system improvement conversions in the two-year

work plan

(ATC) by creating invoices, attach staking sheets in the ABS vault, and maintain units and other

notes

owners, principal agents and secure cooperation and permission for the construction of fiber

footprint

utilities in accordance with the agreement with each utility. Prepare the joint use agreements for

overhead and underground projects with other utilities. Prepare Railroad, Natural Gas,

Transmission and D.O.T. encroachments

homes and/or businesses, including wiring homes/buildings and/or connecting homes/businesses

to the systems

prompt, efficient and reliable service to include: stake lines, prepare customer communications,

prepare service orders, secure, negotiate and verify right-of-way easements, ensure right-of-way

is clear, prepare cost estimates, prepare notifications and documentation, determine materials

necessary for each job, and coordinate projects and services with appropriate personnel

AM/FM/GIS, reports discrepancies or hazardous conditions as needed to the appropriate personnel,

and makes sure the system is updated accordingly

Required for All Jobs

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Experience Details Required/Preferred

5-8 years Experience with telecommunications, rural electric cooperative or utility in a related telecommunications engineering or operations position in overhead and Required underground construction

Education

Education Level EducationDetails Required/Preferred

High School High School Diploma or equivalent Required

Associate's Degree Telecommunications, electronics, or related technical discipline Preferred

Licenses/Certification Details Required/Preferred

Driver License Required

Licenses/Certification Details Required/Preferred

Notary Public Required

Telecom and Network Data Certifications Preferred

Core Competency

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