Fiber Drop Technician

Responsibilities Start your day knowing it probably won’t be typical and brand-new tasks not listed below are bound to come up. Select routes and place/bury drops for residential fiber plant. Operate equipment needed to install buried drops. Yard and landscaping restoration. Climbing a ladder will be required for aerial drop work. Whether flying solo or tackling the day as a team, you’ll be expected to work efficiently and productively. Flexibility is key. Select materials for use in construction of fiber distribution system. Secure necessary locates through the 1‑Call system before work is initiated. Document the construction of fiber plant and provide daily and weekly production reports to the Supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Provide a safe work environment by being knowledgeable of and enforcing all state, local, federal safety regulations and company safety policies. Operate and monitor company‑owned vehicle and equipment by inspecting condition daily and maintaining a valid driver’s license. Restoration work – duties as assigned. Accept periodic assignments that involve travel away from the immediate home office area based on client needs, business needs and project scope. Lift up to 100 pounds. Education High school diploma or equivalent. Experience Preferred physical labor experience. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Thorough knowledge of ALLO construction procedures. Ability to gain knowledge of fiber construction and material. Basic knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word and the ability to learn Smartsheets. Ability to communicate with internal and external customers, contractors and company employees. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Ability to travel outside of the home office area for extended periods of time based on project and business need. Must be able to: be minimum 21 yrs of age, meet DOT requirement to cross state lines, operate a company vehicle, maintain a valid driver’s license. Pull a trailer with equipment loaded on it, including hooking up and backing up. Do general maintenance for vehicle and trailers. Work DOT inspection sheet and obtain DOT physical. Keep truck and trailer clean and organized. Work power tools. Climb ladder up to 35’. Run heavy walk‑behind machinery. Read a measuring tape. Utilize personal cell phone for business purposes. Work solo or with a team. Work with small items (splice ends, snips and cleavers – will teach the right candidate). Be punctual and ready to work. Ability to drive a lift truck (preferred, not required). Requirements Raise objects up to 25 lbs. Raise objects up to 100 lbs. Remain upright on feet for extended periods. Communicate information. Crouch and crawl. Bend, kneel, and stand. Ascend/descend ladder. Carry tools and equipment. Operate a computer. Observe details at far range. Operate hand tools and equipment. Operate machinery. Work outdoors. Work in extreme weather. Weight restrictions: ladder – less than 350 lbs. including equipment; bucket – less than 250 lbs. including equipment. Pass a DOT physical/certification. Possess/maintain a valid driver’s license. Travel per job requirements. Benefits Free internet and discounts on other ALLO services. Retirement plan: 401(k) match up to 5%. Health and wellness: participation in quarterly wellness challenges with extra cash deposits to checking or HSA. Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee costs. Generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program. Community sponsorships and philanthropy support. Tuition assistance for continuing education. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement ALLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing opportunities to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ALLO believes that diversity and inclusion within our team is critical to our success as a company. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. Benefit eligibility depends on the position and employment status. The available benefits differ for interns, contingent workers, and part‑time team members. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply may contact Recruiting at View email address on click.appcast.io. ALLO is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr