OSP Fiber - Construction Crewman

Company Overview

We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

Job Summary:

Seeking professional, reliable, and highly motivated individuals to assist on Fiber Aerial/Burial crew.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bury service lines minimum 3’ to 6’ depth with hand trenching when required and with drop plows and boring capabilities
• Read and understand existing underground facility locates
• Identify and locate unmarked utilities
• Restore job site to the original condition
• Review all requested and existing services with the customer before installation of new lines
• Operate bore machines, excavators, skid steers, trenchers, vehicle, drop bury machine, hand tools, power tools, ladders, signal level meters, volt meters, converters, cable locators, leakage detection devices, other test equipment.
• Completes assigned tasks, required paperwork, timesheets, vehicle inspection, logs, noting any problems requiring attention of other staff members.
• Maintains a clean and organized company vehicle/equipment. Carries out all work efficiently and in the safest possible manner. Safety is a prime directive of all employees
• Assists other Team personnel in the performance of their duties when requested to promote a Team approach to problem solving environment.
• May perform other duties not listed

Skills:

• Pass MVR, background and drug screen
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work in team environment
• Ability to work with heavy machinery
• Operator skills

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• CDL preferred
• Infrastructure/Construction experience preferred
• Experience with aerial and underground/burial in construction is a plus but not required
• Outdoor working experience

Job Classification:

• Construction Fiber
• Non-Exempt

Work Environment/Hazards:

• Working in outdoor elements such as cold, hot, precipitation and wind
• In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles
• High noise level
• Use of PPE

Physical Demands:

• Stationary position for 8-10 hours a day
• Frequently moving, transporting, positioning objects of 50 pounds or more
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

Working Hours/Days: Full Time

• Monday through Friday
• Possible weekends
• Flexible schedule
• Overtime as needed

Travel Requirements:

• 50% travel required
• Overnight required as needed

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace:

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.