Fiber Drop Installer

• Fiber Drop Installer

Crossbeam is a regional fiber-optic internet service provider primarily serving rural communities in West Georgia. It was launched in 2021 as the residential broadband brand of SyncGlobal Telecom in partnership with Carroll EMC.

Job Description

As a ‘Fiber Drop Installer (FDI)", you will be responsible for installing drop service cables from the company’s existing mainline to the customer’s property. This position installs cable overhead or underground based upon the customer’s existing power service. The FDI installs the cable and terminates on both ends. The mainline connection will be located in a splice closure and the customer connection will be in a Network Interface Device (NID) that the FDI will install at the customer’s home or business.

**We are currently looking for a Fiber Drop Installer L1-2, but a higher level could be considered for the right candidate with the skills and experiences that make them a perfect fit for our company.**

Job Type:

• Full-time

Location:

• Applicant must live and be able to reliably commute from within 35 miles of our home office in Bremen, GA

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education, Experience & Training

Candidate/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below or have a combination of education and/or experience deemed equivalent by management.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Entry Level or more advanced

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS

Responsibilities:

• Level 1: Must be comfortable working around excavating equipment like trenchers, plows, bucket trucks, and the like.
• Level 1: Able to learn how to safely climb poles while maintaining balance.
• Level 2: Operate excavating equipment like trenchers, plows, bucket truck, and the like.
• Level 2: Safely climb poles while maintaining balance.
• Level 2: Input daily production units into the Smartsheet platform.
• All Levels:
• Maintain good customer relations with the homeowner/customer.
• Work at heights typically 20 – 30 feet above ground but could be higher at times.
• Install cable support structures like J-hooks, Rams Heads, U-guard, etc.
• Perform manual labor, including but not limited to, digging, ladder climbing, and pulling cables.
• Work with all types of hand tools and power tools.
• Keep all tools and vehicles in a state of readiness.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other utility companies.
• Work independently or cooperatively with supervision as part of a team.
• Keep the Direct Report informed of progress, problems, and safety concerns.
• Maintain compliance with all company safety policies and procedures, including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (ie. hard hats).
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Direct Report.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve.

Skills:

• Distinguish colors, colors present in color-coded cable and fine print.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers via telephone or in-person interactions.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary quality and customer service.
• Safely drive company vehicles while pulling trailers.
• Supply and maintain satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report.
• Have the ability to learn new skills both on the job and in the classroom.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Be able to listen well and speak clearly.
• Have the physical ability to perform manual labor, digging, climbing, pulling cable, lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling and bending to floor.
• Able to work long hours doing manual labor outdoors in all types of weather.
• Willing and able to work long hours, evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours as required by the workload.
• Have sufficient hand strength and dexterity to use industry specific tools.
• Able to climb ladders safely by maintaining balance and be able to carry material while climbing ladders (individual weight limit of 300 lbs. which includes 25 lb. tool carriage)
• Able to safely climb poles while maintaining balance.
• Able to work in a non-smoking environment
• Must also be able to tolerate confined spaces and work well in a stressful environment

SyncGlobal is a Drug-Free Workplace.

SyncGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you live within 35 miles of our home office in Bremen, GA prior to beginning work for us? (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Climbing: 1 year (Preferred)
• FTTH: 1 year (Preferred)
• Communication skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Utility locating: 1 year (Preferred)
• Underground Construction: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CDL, if required (Preferred)
• Certified Lineman (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20