General Summary

Under the general supervision of the Construction Supervisor the Construction/Utility Technician installs new services and equipment for subscribers by installing drop wires, station protections and network interface devices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains and repairs existing services and equipment by using test equipment to locate line trouble.

Determines necessary repairs which may include repair/replace twisted pair copper cables, coaxial cables, fiber optic cables, and repair/replace pedestals or hand holes.

Assists with placement of direct buried cable by operating plowing, digging and trenching equipment.

Restores all disturbed surfaces including concrete and pavement surfaces to acceptable condition. Performs related construction tasks as required.

Operates automotive and construction equipment to perform various line and ground work duties including but not limited to burying cable and maintaining underground conduit systems, maintaining right-of-ways, etc.

Maintain a ND Class D drivers license.

Installs ground wires and marks new pedestals as appropriate.

Locates copper, fiber or coaxial cables as needed.

Complete all Outside Plant installation and repair-related forms and reports.

Performs all other related duties as assigned by management*

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic electronics.

Knowledge of telecommunications plant equipment operations and maintenance.

Knowledge of company products and services.

Knowledge of company policies and procedures.

Skill in operating service equipment including various hand tools and testing equipment.

Skill in operating various vehicles and construction equipment.

Skill in reading cable records, staking sheets, specifications, and circuit diagrams.

Ability to communicate with co-workers and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as maps, staking sheets, and operating and maintenance instruction manuals.

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