SandyNet Telecom Utility Worker

POSITION TITLE:           Telecom Utility Worker - Full Time with Benefits

DEPARTMENT:              IT/SandyNet

FLSA STATUS:                Non-Exempt

SALARY GRADE:           D - Hiring in between $23.87 - 27.24 (Range has an additional 3 steps of growth) - 3.7% COLA as of 7/1/2024

REPRESENTATION:      None

SandyNet is Sandy’s community focused Internet Service Provider (ISP). Operated and owned by the citizens of Sandy, SandyNet offers the community with local, friendly, trustworthy internet services. SandyNet has a team of dedicated and hard-working individuals that aim to elevate the livelihood of families and growth of businesses within the Sandy community.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The SandyNet team is currently seeking a Telecom Utility Worker to help build out and connect families and businesses in Sandy and it’s surrounding areas continue to grow and change.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Installation of service drops for the FTTH network, extending service from the distribution network to customer premise.
• Installation of in-home equipment for SandyNet Fiber and Wireless services, in customer premise.
• Assists with the repair and preventative maintenance of outside plant infrastructure for the SandyNet Fiber and Wireless networks and tower infrastructure.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery used for trenching, boring, plowing and excavating on a daily basis.
• Assists with maintaining customer premise equipment and distribution network elements and related equipment.
• Responds to customer service calls in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain positive working relations with coworkers, citizens, and the general public.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Mandatory Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of construction experience such as trenches, boring, plowing and excavating experience.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and machinery.
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
• Experience and training with working at heights; specifically industrial tree climbing and tower climbing.
• General knowledge or willingness to learn and gain experience with performing optical fusion splices.
• Excellent team communication skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Considerable knowledge and experience with installing/maintaining fiber-optic cable.
• Experience performing optical fusion splices.
• Advanced proficiency with computer programs, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Bilingual is preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction (operation and maintenance).
• Mechanical skills to use the heavy machinery and equipment that is used regularly on construction sites.
• Ability to lift 70 pounds.
• Ability to work outside year-round in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate hand-held and power equipment over uneven terrain and in trenches in all weather conditions.
• Ability to follow defined work orders and software procedures
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Work independently in absence of supervision.
• Organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, courtesy, patience and tact in public contact and problem resolution.

Special Requirements/Licenses:

Must be able to pass the department’s security clearance standards, including Reference check, and Criminal History check.  Possession of, or required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License Class B within one (1) year of hire. Must have a clean driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Requires the ability to function in an indoor or outdoor environment engaged in work of primarily a moderate active nature.
• Requires cardiovascular fitness to walk 400 yards over varying terrain.
• Requires auditory ability to carry on ordinary and telephone conversation.
• Requires near and far visual acuity to read detailed maps, drawings, other printed material, computer screens, observe moving objects, and observe physical layouts.
• Requires the ability to alternate sit and stand for sustained periods of time to observe construction and perform counter work.
• Requires sufficient ambulatory ability to move about an office and outdoor field locations and to kneel, crouch, bend, and climb.
• Requires the ability to move materials weighing up to 15 pounds frequently, and infrequently weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires exposure to computer screens, networking devices and optical lasers.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED (but not limited to):

• Laptop computer
• Fiber-optic fusion splicer
• Fiber-optic test equipment:
• Visual Fault Locator
• Light Meter
• Trencher
• Directional drill
• Handheld drills/saws

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors where some safety considerations exist from climbing and unstable surfaces.
• Work duties involves frequent travel by motor vehicle to site to make installations and customer service calls.
• Work duties infrequently require evening or weekend hours.
• Work duties includes being included in on-call rotation
• The noise level in the work environment may at times require the use of hearing protection depending on the task being performed.
• Work is intermittently performed in the outdoor work environment, travel from site to site; exposure to noise, wet and/or humid conditions, temperature variations, smoke, fumes, and gases.

BENEFITS:

The City offers a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, sick and vacation leave, and PERS. Please see our website for more details. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of Sandy will give consideration to all qualified applicants for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, political affiliations, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

Veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position open for recruitment may be eligible for preference in employment under Oregon law. If you are a Qualified Veteran or Qualified Disabled Veteran and would like to be granted preference in the selection and hiring process for a specific posted job, please fill out this Veterans’ Preference Form and provide proof of eligibility by submitting a copy of form DD-214 or 215 (copy 4). This completed form and required supporting documentation must be submitted with your application in order for consideration for Veterans’ Preference.

To Apply:  Complete the on-line application and upload your Cover Letter and Resume.