Telecommunications Utility Worker II

The City of Sherwood is Hiring!

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled manual tasks to maintain the infrastructure within the City’s telecommunications utility.  Operate, maintain, and repair various public works equipment.  May provide training and orientation to volunteers, students, seasonal and newly assigned personnel on site policies and practices.
*This position maybe underfilled without advertising as Telecommunications Utility Worker I, subject to licenses and qualifications. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the journey-level classification that performs the full range of duties required to ensure that City infrastructure, systems, and use of tools and equipment to which assigned are maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide the highest level of safety for public use. This position is distinguished from the Telecommunications Utility Worker III in that the latter is capable of performing more complex duties assigned to the division. It is further distinguished from the Telecommunications Worker I classification by the requirement to hold a commercial driver license (CDL) and other assignment-specific certifications.

1. Install, maintain, inspect and repair of City Telecommunication fiber cable including but not limited to; boring for the installation of conduit, operating supporting equipment, location of conduit path, reading engineered plans and installing fiber cable, and basic fiber splicing. 

 

2. Troubleshoot physical connectivity issues including but not limited to proofing conduit, locating fiber breaks, and discovering physical issues that can/will impair broadband operations. 

 

3. Perform emergency repairs to the fiber optic network

 

4. Perform fiber termination box installation on exterior of home or businesses and run exterior cables to the equipment locations. 

 

5. Operate various public works equipment including, but not limited to, dump truck, loader, backhoe, mower, excavator, vacuum unit, vactor, jack hammer, chain saw, lance torch, directional boring equipment, etc.  Perform operator maintenance, such as conducting pre- and post-operation checks, maintaining proper fluid levels, changing parts, cleaning, etc.  Adhere to and perform established maintenance schedules on vehicles and equipment (e.g. service, tune-ups, etc.).

 

6. Maintain and organize tool room and stock. Ensure that all hand tools are accounted for and are placed in a safe and usable condition. Perform general inventory to account for all supplies, tools and equipment. Enter totals and reconcile in computer. Run related reports as necessary.

 

7. Conduct preventative maintenance or repair on variety of small engine equipment. Troubleshoot problems.

 

8. Respond to emergency situations as needed.

 

9. Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the general public.

 

10. Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.

Auxiliary Duties: Provide assistance to other staff as workload and staffing levels dictate.  Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility.  Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: General knowledge of the proper operation and maintenance of vehicles, tools and equipment, practices, methods, hazards and safety precautions used in the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure.  Knowledge of the installation of outside/inside plant telecommunications and fiber optic cable.

Ability to: Interact effectively with the public and employees. Operate all required vehicles and equipment, such as forklift tractor/loader, brush chipper tractor/mower, truck with or without trailer; use a variety portable power tools; and use a variety of hand tools.

Education and Experience: Typical education would include high school diploma or equivalent. Typical experience would include one year of relevant experience including operating heavy equipment, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

Special Requirements/Licenses: Possession of valid Driver’s License and Class A Oregon Commercial Driver’s License is an essential function of the job.  Failure to maintain licensure is grounds for disqualification of continued employment.  Also required are: current CPR/First Aid card and Work Zone Traffic Safety certification. Ability to obtain a Forklift certification and Competent Person certification within six months of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications: Previous experience in a municipal public works department, in construction trades, or telecommunications experience. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, extensive walking while reading water meters, bend, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls.  The position requires mobility.  Many duties are physically demanding requiring entry to confined spaces and occasionally moving materials weighing up to 100 pounds.  Movement of materials weighing up to 75 pounds may consume up to 15% of the work period.  Activity and types of duties performed require manual dexterity and coordination.

Working Conditions:  The majority of duties take place outside of buildings with exposure to all types of weather conditions and on a year-round basis, sewage, bio-hazards, traffic, dirt, oil, grease, fumes, noise and chemicals.  Entry to confined spaces is required on an infrequent basis. May require working on rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

The City of Sherwood provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities when needed to enable the individual to perform the essential duties and meet the essential requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations are evaluated on an individual basis in accordance with applicable law.