Outside Plant Construction Worker

Position Summary

LigTel Communications is seeking a driven individual to join our team as an Outside Plant Construction Worker. This position is responsible for installation and service of fiber lines within Ligtel service territory. Performs installation and repair of company products and services in both business and residential environments.

Job Details

· Full time, eight hours per day

· Position available immediately

· Training is provided for this position

· CDL is preferred

Essential Job Functions

· Provides excellent customer service in dealing directly with customers and the public.

· Provides construction duties for the installation and repair of Company fiber optic lines.

· Conducts locates of buried fiber optic and copper cables.

· Interprets network drawings and maps.

· Demonstrates excellent communication, customer service skills, technical and problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively operate tools and construction equipment to perform job duties.

· Performs routine maintenance and repairs on tools and construction equipment per service and safety guidelines.

· Maintains company truck per service requirements and safety guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision and in a team environment.

· Must demonstrate a positive attitude.

· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

· Must be detail oriented.

· The physical demands of this position require standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, walking and the ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

· Maintains working knowledge of Company’s products and services.

· Knowledgeable of all Company policies and procedures, including safety policies and adheres to all policies and procedures.

· Skills in identifying problems and resolving them.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality.

· Available to work 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day and be on-call as assigned.

· Ability to work outside year-round for construction builds.

· Maintains company truck and other equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines.

· Drives company truck between office and work sites in a safe and courteous manner, and in accordance with all laws and company policies.

Qualifications

· High School diploma or equivalent.

· Basic knowledge of internet technology.

· Computer skills required including Excel, Outlook and Word.

· Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.

Preferred:

· 2+ years of telecommunications industry experience, which demonstrates a proficient knowledge of fiber Outside Plant Construction and maintenance practices.

· Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

This is a full time, hourly, non-exempt position with a starting wage of $19.00 per hour. This position requires satisfactory results of a background check and drug screen.

About LigTel Communications, Inc.

For more than 125 years, LigTel has worked to fulfill its mission to provide superior technology at the best prices to our friends and neighbors. We’re the only broadband company that has an office in Ligonier and we have a deep commitment to providing high-quality broadband services to our local communities.

As a long-established cornerstone in our serving areas, we’re connected to the people here in a way that no competitor can match. When customers connect with LigTel, they’re connecting with people like themselves—people who share the same values, and who care about each other and the community they live in.

At LigTel, it’s the people who work here that make us great. We go the extra mile to let customers know they have our full attention. We’re alive, awake, and responsive to their needs.

We’re constantly working to expand our network while providing innovative and reliable services to improve people’s lives. It’s a purpose we’re committed to, and we do it with integrity, honesty, and transparency because we care deeply for those we serve.

They’re our neighbors. They’re our friends. They’re why we’re here.

LigTel. We connect you to what’s important.

Company Website – www.ligtel.com

Company Email Address – jobs@ligtel.net

Company Phone Number – (260) 894-7161

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Computer networking: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person