Fiber Technician/Construction Installer (#USNM-FTCI0624)
About Us:
Cascade Process Controls provides complete turnkey solutions to the energy industry. As a concept to commissioning, multi-discipline contractor, we provide complete detailed Engineering, Design, Automation, and PLC/DCS Programming, as well as Plant Operating, Instrument/Electrical, Fiber Optic, and Powerline Construction and Maintenance Services.
Position and Location:
We are currently seeking Fiber Technicians/Construction Installers in the Hobbs, NM area. This is a full time position.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Install aerial cables (fiber, COAX and copper); installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment as requested.
- Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Access specific areas to install new fiber, using bucket trucks, or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels, trenches, or crawl spaces.
- String cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pull lines to proper tension using jacks, hoist and other equipment as necessary.
- Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trailers
- Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string it through conduits running through trenches/manholes as requested and required.
- Pull cable through ducts by hand or with winches.
- Ability to use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks, bucket trucks, back hoes, trenchers, or cable plows.
- Dig trenches for underground wires or cables.
- Understand staking sheets and blueprints.
- Perform work in accordance with industry standards. Be familiar with RUS standards, read and follow design engineers’ instructions and specifications, maintain the scope of work on the project and adhere to safety procedures.
- Fill and tamp holes, using cement, earth, and tamping devices.
- Splice coax and fiber cables and tasks associated with splicing.
- Other work as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
- Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Computer knowledge for use of on-line work orders and time sheets.
- Hold a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to understand and communicate in a proper manner on email, text, or phone.
- Relay information and questions through the proper hierarchy chain.
- Ability to adapt to last minute changes and redirect course of project completion accordingly.
- Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of one year experience
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.
- Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
- Must be physically capable of all mentioned duties.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Work minimum 8 hours a day.
- Work in all weather conditions.
Compensation:
Negotiable depending on experience.
Overtime effective after 8 hours/day and 40 hours/week.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Paid Vacation Time
- Matching 401K Program
Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cascade does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and our business needs.
Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Thank You.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Have you held a valid Driver License for a minimum of 5 years?
Experience:
- fiber technician/fiber construction installer: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person