Seasonal Telecom Utility Worker

POSITION TITLE:             Seasonal Telecom Utility Worker

WORK HOURS:               Full Time - Monday - Friday/ 9 - 5 -  some flexibility w/schedule

DEPARTMENT:                IT/SandyNet

FLSA STATUS:                  Non-Exempt

SALARY GRADE:             A

SALARY:                            $17.51 an hour

REPRESENTATION:        None

  This position is open until filled.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Will do actual field work in installation, repair, and maintenance of the outside plant telecommunication infrastructure. This position requires the ability to learn fiber and fiber-optic maintenance techniques, as well as practices for installation and maintenance of wireless systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Installation of service drops for the FTTH network, extending service from the distribution network to customer premises.
• Assists with the repair and preventative maintenance of outside plant infrastructure for the SandyNet Fiber and Wireless networks and tower infrastructure.
• Assists with maintaining the warehouse and inventory of customer premise equipment and distribution network elements and related supplies.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Establish and maintain positive working relations with coworkers, citizens, and the general public.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Mandatory Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Ability to learn the operation and care of various power and hand tools
• Good communication skills.

Special Requirements/Licenses:

Must be able to pass the department’s security clearance standards, including Reference check, and Criminal History check. Driving is not required. 

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.

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 infrequently require evening or weekend hours.
• 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.

This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

BENEFITS:

This position is seasonal and does not come with benefits. 

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.