Construction Technician- Wilkes Office

Position Title: Construction Technician – Wilkes office
Department: Engineering & Construction
Reports to: Director of Network Engineering & Construction

Location: Wilkesboro, NC

The work described below includes the overall function of the job but is not considered a detailed description of each individual duty of the employee. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This is a full-time bargaining unit position responsible for performing all functions associated with installation and maintenance of outside plant facilities, consisting of aerial and buried cables, buildings, and grounds.

• Operate equipment related to both aerial and buried plant in compliance with the design of the equipment.
• Assure that RiverStreet plant is installed and maintained per RUS and RiverStreet standards and specifications.
• Utilize materials and supplies so that maximum economy is realized.
• Report necessary needed maintenance to the Director of Engineering.
• Spicing copper cables.
• Transferring and maintaining existing plant with minimal or no interruptions, both buried and aerial.
• Maintains right of way by trimming trees and landscaping.  Apply herbicides.
• Install, repair, and maintain all aerial and buried plant.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.

• Must cooperate and work with other departments for the maximum benefit of the company.
• Must possess an exceptional positive attitude and be able to meet with and deliver exceptional customer service to customers.
• Detail oriented and a team player.
• Ability to work in a technical environment.
• Exhibit safe work habits at all times and follow all company safety rules and regulations.
• Physically capable of performing construction related work including, but not limited to ladder and pole climbing.
• Lifting weight in excess of 100 pounds is required.
• Stooping and bending is required.
• Must have knowledge of both copper and fiber optic cable counts.
• Ability to work overtime, including but not limited to working Saturdays, Sundays, after hours, holidays and during inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to travel out of town to any RiverStreet property, overnight and/or several consecutive days.
• Ability to use various tools, locator equipment, cable plow, and other work equipment as required.

• Associate degree in electrical technology or equivalent of 3 years of service in telecommunication preferred.
• A valid Class A CDL driver’s license is required.   (Personal driving insurability may affect employment).
• Must have or be able to obtain forklift certification.
• Must have 3 years work experience operating construction equipment, including but not limited to, cable plow, backhoe, track hoe, and bucket truck.
• Climbing certification or equivalent.

• Maintain the vehicles supplies in a neat and logical manner.

• Unsafe conditions may be encountered; therefore, the employee must proceed with caution, handling work in accordance with safety practices.

• Other duties as assigned by management.