Fiber Line Worker

JOB General Purpose:
Performs a variety of operational work in the development, installation, and maintenance of the Reedsburg Utility Commission’s (RUC) Fiber Optic Communications transmission and distribution system.

Supervisor:
Works under the direction of the Fiber Crew Leader and Fiber Foreman. May be required to report to other supervisors.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Essential Functions:

• Installs, operates, troubleshoots, and maintains overhead and underground fiber optic cables of the communication distribution and service system in both active and inactive conditions; including but not limited to the installation and removal of fiber optic cable; setting of conduit, pedestals, and hand-holes; pulling, splicing, and terminating of fiber optic cable; and associated turf and surface restoration.
• Reports material, labor, field mapping and property changes, terminations, equipment, and system documentation as related to daily work performed in a complete and timely manner.
• Assists with the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and restoration of communications cables and related equipment.
• Assists with the layout, assignment, installation, and documentation of fiber optic for new distribution feeds and service drops.
• Schedules and performs site surveys for new service drops.
• Performs facility locates.
• Assists or performs system mapping updates.
• Maintains the Communications Department vehicle fleet, and all equipment and tools.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work environment; including the warehouse, shop, trucks, job sites, and related items.
• Coordinates customer-affecting work with business and residential customers.
• Follows up with customers to make sure services are operating to their satisfaction following changes or troubles.
• Handle complaints and answer questions from customers.
• Interacts with all departments by assisting with the inventory control program.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Work Environments:

• Work includes inside and outside environments; in varying temperatures and weather conditions; and exposure to hazards.
• Work requires responding to emergency and public calls after hours including nights and weekends.
• Work with low voltage equipment.
• Work with machinery.
• Work with traffic.
• Manage situations involving dogs, insects, noxious weeds, irate customers, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Equipment Used:

• Communications trade tools, fiber optic fusion splicing and testing equipment, computers, light and heavy vehicles, trailers, vibratory plow, trencher, backhoe/excavator, directional drill, vacuum excavator, hand tools, power tools, 2-way communications radio, safety equipment and devices, and general construction and test equipment associated with fiber optic cable and equipment.

Wages/Benefits:

• This is an hourly, FLSA non-exempt position with the wage and incentives based on qualifications, certifications, attitude and work ethic.
• Benefits pursuant to Personnel Handbook
• Clothing allowance received per Personnel Handbook.