What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Technician position at Dobson Fiber?
ABOUT THE JOB
The Construction Technician will support construction projects by performing a variety of skilled and general labor tasks, including site preparation, equipment operation, installations, and repairs. This role involves collaborating with supervisors and team members to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards. The position requires reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the day-to-day manual labor needed to support the construction operations.
- Supporting the installation, maintenance, and a variety of construction assignments related to the telecommunication industry.
- Working with crews will include shoveling, assist in laying conduit, and providing general support to the construction process.
- Working with line crews will include supporting the linemen by feeding cable, setting up street cones, pulling cable, job site cleanup, and providing general support to the line construction process.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read and comprehend regulations and instructions in English.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Basic carpentry skills.
- Pulling cable.
- Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
- Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
- Valid Driver’s license is required.
- DOT physical and good driving record is required.
- Must be willing to travel.
SAFETY EXPECTATIONS
- Compliance with company safety policies, PPE, safe driving, DOT requirements, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at a time.
- May require traveling with occasional overnight stay (transportation and hotel are company provided).
- Exposure to characteristics of construction site dangers.
- Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite.
- Working at construction site.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.