Fiber Optic - Drop Bury Technician

Job Title: Drop Bury Technician

Reports to: Network Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Technical Operations

Who are we?

At Vexus Fiber, we don’t just bury lines, we plant roots which is why we want you to Discover More with a rewarding career in technology with a company committed to growing right in the areas it serves. We value our employees because they are essential in our efforts to provide top quality fiber internet and because they help us make our communities stronger. Being a part of the Vexus family offers you the opportunity to enjoy accomplishment and success in a career with true growth potential and with a company that believes in providing the training and support you need to succeed.

Job Summary:

Vexus Fiber is looking for a professional, reliable, and highly motivated individuals to join our underground fiber Drop Bury crew!

A Drop Bury Fiber Tech is responsible for the efficient and precise installation, maintenance, and repair of Fiber Optic cables for Fiber to the Home connections.

Requirements:

• Provides the customer with the best service and promotes a good relationship between the customer and company.
• Must convey a positive and professional appearance and demeanor when communicating the company’s products and services to the customer.
• Verify that all locates are completed before any task is to be performed.
• Any and all follow up work needing to be performed needs to be reported to the manager.
• Be able to work closely with Dispatch and Project Managers for assignment of work load.
• Be able to record signal levels, daily times, function codes and any additional system specific required.
• Maintain a clean and organized company vehicle/ Drop Bury equipment.
• Assists other team personnel in the performance of their duties when requested to help the team approach a problem-solving environment.
• Be able to install new service cable drops, and replace existing cable drops.
• Have the ability to use a burial or machine trenching.
• Complete sidewalk and driveway bores, including the use of boring attachment.
• Be able to repair, replace, or re-route drops along with permanent underground drop replacement.
• Have the ability to remove any old drops on site when necessary and all restoration to customer satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outside in extreme heat, cold or rain.
• Must be able to lift, handle, and carry 80-pound.
• Carry a 28-foot extension ladder and meet ladder safety requirements. (Standard heavy duty ladder body weight restrictions are 275 pounds, extra heavy-duty ladder body weight restrictions 350 pounds)
• Must be able to work at heights of 3-28 ft.
• Must be able to bend, stand, sit, crawl, climb, and lift throughout each day.
• Must be able to work in tight spaces, such as crawl spaces
• Be able to operate a vehicle, Drop Bury machine, hand tools, power tools, ladders, signal level meters, volt meters, converters, cable locators, leakage detection devices, and other test equipment.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k plan with an employer match
• Paid time off/holidays to all full-time employees
• Company vehicle
• Boot voucher
• Service discount to enjoy all that Vexus has to offer at your home*

                    *Waiting period may apply

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Technical knowledge such as computer skills
• Ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously
• Successful completion of training and/or telecommunications certification programs is a plus
• Must be highly motivated, detailed oriented and a team player!

Vexus Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer