Job Description
Salary : $66,353.00 - $92,894.00 Annually
Location : Estes Park, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024 - 05 - 0006
Department: Utilities
Division: Power & Communications
Opening Date: 05/24/2024
Summary The Town of Estes Park/Trailblazer Broadband seeks to fill two Fiber Technician positions. For more information about our community or working at the Town, please refer to our employment brochure This position is Open Until Filled with a first review date on June 10, then revieweing applications approximately every two weeks thereaft er. NOTE: This position was updated on June 12, 2024 to include the CDL & residency requirements.
Performs a variety of duties necessary to complete overhead and underground outside plant fiber cable installations for residential and commercial customers. The majority of the work is performed on private property and includes both interior and exterior work.
Examples of Essential Duties and Responsibilities The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all-encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.
- String, blow or lay new and replacement fiber in overhead and underground applications.
- Install conduit and duct systems for fiber service drops.
- Installation, maintenance and testing of aerial outside plant fiber, pole attachment and down guy wire installation.
- Determine the materials, parts, and tools needed for a given job. Load and unload a vehicle with these items.
- Assemble and install fiber cable and associated fiber terminals devices including fiber connectors.
- Excavate, set, backfill, and level fiber hand holes and fiber pedestals.
- Operate a variety of equipment including plows, trenchers, mini bore machines, hydraulic equipment, and hand tools.
- Repair and restore site landscaping and irrigation systems that may have been damaged or disturbed during the installation.
- Install fiber inside the customer's facility including fishing cabling in walls, installing communication receptacles and mounting optical terminal units.
- Troubleshoot and repair damage to fiber infrastructure including conduit systems, fiber cables, fibers, fiber hand holes, and fiber pedestals.
- Accurately track time and materials associated with a job through the initiation, execution, and closeout of work orders.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
- Knowledge of hot cuts and solid Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) testing.
- Experience in splicing fiber optics.
- Working knowledge of direct termination of fiber-optic connectors including mechanical, anaerobic, epoxy polish, heat-cured as well as pigtail splicing methods.
- Construct, install, and splice in several types of splice enclosures, fiber patch panels, and fiber termination frames using a fusion splicer.
- Troubleshoots all aspects of the fiber network or individual circuits utilizing test equipment such as the OTDR, Power Meter-Light Source, Visible Light Source, and Fiber Finder.
- Climb power poles.
- Basic knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, and GIS.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Five years of work experience, preferably in positions requiring similar skills.
- Previous related training or education is desirable
- Complete the first Northwest Lineman College module within the first year of hire
- Complete the second Northwest Lineman College module within the second year of hire.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS - Valid Class A Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record. Out of state candidates must obtain Colorado License within 6 months of hire. Employees with a CDL requirement as part of their job description are subject to random drug screening.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Must establish and maintain residency within Park School District R3 within 6 months of hire
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBLE: No
CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE: Availability/Efficiency Allowance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
- Knowledge of safe construction work practices.
- Knowledge of standard fiber construction materials, tools, and equipment.
- Knowledge of methods employed for basic excavation work.
- Knowledge of interior facility construction to efficiently install new network wiring and cabling.
- High level of communication skills to effectively communicate directly with customers.
- Ability to perform a significant amount of manual labor required for the installation of fiber cable.
- Must be able to work an on-call work schedule and be able to respond to emergency situations per departmental policy.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods of time in all types of
- weather, including:
- Walking and climbing 8 to 10 hours a day, four or five days a week in areas containing various topographical conditions;
- Climbing and operating tools on power poles;
- Lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading heavy items and materials;
- Hand-digging in excavation/backfill work using shovels, picks, and rakes;
- High-level problem-solving skills in determining the optimal installation in varied locations.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers and the general public.
- Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills.
EXEMPT: NO
REPORTS TO: Line Crew Supervisor
PAY GRADE: LT150
Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment background check including a physical and drug screen.
FIBER TECHNICIAN
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Frequency Guide Rarely (R)Occasionally (O)Frequently (F)Constantly (C)Less than - 5%6 - 30%31% - 70%Over 70%
Physical Task Frequency Physical Surroundings Frequency SittingOExtreme TemperaturesOStandingFInside WorkOWalkingFOutside WorkFRunningRWalking on uneven surfacesFStoopingOWorking at heightOKneelingOOther: SquattingF ClimbingO
Environmental Conditions BalancingFExposure to ChemicalsOReachingFExposure to Gases/Fumes/DustOGraspingFHigh Noise LevelsOFingeringFModerate Noise LevelsFHandlingFVibrationsOVisual Acuity: NearFLight/Power Equipment OpsFVisual Acuity: FarOHeavy Equipment OperationODepth PerceptionFWork in TrafficRColor DiscriminationFLocal TravelOPeripheral VisionFOut of Town TravelRTalkingFOther: HearingF Other:
Weight of Objects Moved Over 100 poundsR Over 50 PoundsO Over 10 poundsF
The Town of Estes Park offers a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include retirement, medical (eligible spouse, family), dental (family), vision(family), life insurance, sick leave, vacation, floating holidays, and volunteer leave. Our will provide more details. The Town also offers a Homeownership Program and aid for Dependent Care through a Flexible Spending Account.
Additional information regarding retirement: All town employees contribute to social security. In addition, all of our employees, with the exception of Sworn Police Personnel and Management (who participate in MissionSquare retirement), participate in Colorado PERA for retirement. Please see this link for more information:
Job Tags
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