Communications (Fiber) Lineman

Applicants are required to submit acombined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize your education and experience as it relates to the role. . Incomplete materials will not be considered.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED andapplicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for November 12. Apply online at www.chelanpud.org/careers Job Opening: 12409.

Contract Rate: $46.04 per hour

Communications Lineman

Overview

Install and maintain overhead and underground fiber optic systems. Complete assigned work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain general condition of assigned equipment and tools. May be responsible for completing time slips, forms and reports affecting work assignments in a timely manner. May be required to work with or without supervision when not working with fiber optic crews.

Responsibilities

- Perform installation and splicing of the overhead and underground fiber optic system. Efficiently construct all phases of overhead and underground fiber optics work including splicing in compliance with all District fiber optics construction standards and practices.

- Responsible for assigned tools and equipment needed to install and maintain the Districts fiber optic system. This includes responsibility for protection and functional order of tools and may include purchasing and inventory of new equipment, tools, and learning new technology.

- Perform truck driving; assist in wire pulling, manual excavation and general construction.

- Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

- As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

Overtime exemption

Non-Exempt

Qualifications

Education

Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

- No post-secondary education required.

- Some college or fiber optic training desired.

Experience

- 2+ years line crew or fiber optic construction and maintenance experience. required. and

- Fiber optic splicing experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

- Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire required.

- CDL Airbrake Restriction Removed within 180 days required.

- Flagger Certification within 180 days required.

- Class A CDL License within 180 days required.

- CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation with Valid First Aid Card within 180 days required.

Skills and Abilities

A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

- Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

- Requires good interpersonal skills to interact and communicate with customers and contractors.

- Requires ability to perform construction and splicing practices for the installation and splicing of the overhead and underground fiber optic system.

- Performs routine maintenance on equipment and fiber optic systems.

- Requires experience and interpretation abilities of construction drawings and construction and operating instructions.

- Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Drug Screening

This position is designated as safety-sensitive for the purposes of pre-employment testing for illegal drugs (other than marijuana) because the essential functions include operating motorized vehicle, heavy machinery, rotating or heavy equipment, or power machines or tools.

Physical Demands

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Regularly

Walking - Regularly

Lifting 1-10 lbs Floor-Waist - Frequently

Lifting 1-10 lbs Waist-Shoulders - Frequently

Lifting 1-10 lbs Above Shoulders - Occasionally

Lifting 11-25 lbs Floor-Waist - Frequently

Lifting 11-25 lbs Waist-Shoulders - Occasionally

Twisting at Waist - Frequently

Stooping/Bending - Frequently

Reach Floor to Waist - Frequently

Reach Waist to Shoulder - Frequently

Reach Above Shoulder - Frequently

Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) - Frequently

Hand Controls (joy stick, controls on equipment, etc.) - Frequently

Repetitive Motions - Frequently

Talking - Frequently

Hearing - Frequently

Visual - Near Acuity - Frequently

Visual - Far Acuity - Frequently

Visual - Depth Perception - Frequently

Visual - Color Discrimination - Frequently

Working Conditions

Exposure to Weather - Regularly

Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts - Frequently

Atmospheric Conditions (dust, fumes, etc.) - Occasionally

Exposure to Electricity - Occasionally

Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate

District Values

Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety

Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us

Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect

Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution