Communications (Fiber) Lineman

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize your education and experience as it relates to the role. Incomplete materials will not be considered.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  The first review date for application materials is scheduled for November 12. Apply online at www.chelanpud.org/careers Job Opening: 12409.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at [email protected] to discuss the position.

Contract Rate: $46.04 per hour

Overview
Install and maintain overhead and underground fiber optic systems. Complete assigned work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain general condition of assigned equipment and tools. May be responsible for completing time slips, forms and reports affecting work assignments in a timely manner. May be required to work with or without supervision when not working with fiber optic crews.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and splicing of the overhead and underground fiber optic system. Efficiently construct all phases of overhead and underground fiber optics work including splicing in compliance with all District fiber optics construction standards and practices.
• Responsible for assigned tools and equipment needed to install and maintain the Districts fiber optic system. This includes responsibility for protection and functional order of tools and may include purchasing and inventory of new equipment, tools, and learning new technology.
• Perform truck driving; assist in wire pulling, manual excavation and general construction.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
• As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

Overtime exemption
Non-Exempt

Qualifications

Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

• No post-secondary education required.
• Some college or fiber optic training desired.

Experience

• 2+ years line crew or fiber optic construction and maintenance experience. required. and
• Fiber optic splicing experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire required.
• CDL Airbrake Restriction Removed within 180 days required.
• Flagger Certification within 180 days required.
• Class A CDL License within 180 days required.
• CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation with Valid First Aid Card within 180 days required.

Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

• Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
• Requires good interpersonal skills to interact and communicate with customers and contractors.
• Requires ability to perform construction and splicing practices for the installation and splicing of the overhead and underground fiber optic system.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and fiber optic systems.
• Requires experience and interpretation abilities of construction drawings and construction and operating instructions.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Drug Screening
This position is designated as safety-sensitive for the purposes of pre-employment testing for illegal drugs (other than marijuana) because the essential functions include operating motorized vehicle, heavy machinery, rotating or heavy equipment, or power machines or tools. For more information about the District’s testing policies, contact [email protected]

Physical Demands

• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Regularly
• Walking - Regularly
• Lifting 1-10 lbs Floor-Waist - Frequently
• Lifting 1-10 lbs Waist-Shoulders - Frequently
• Lifting 1-10 lbs Above Shoulders - Occasionally
• Lifting 11-25 lbs Floor-Waist - Frequently
• Lifting 11-25 lbs Waist-Shoulders - Occasionally
• Twisting at Waist - Frequently
• Stooping/Bending - Frequently
• Reach Floor to Waist - Frequently
• Reach Waist to Shoulder - Frequently
• Reach Above Shoulder - Frequently
• Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) - Frequently
• Hand Controls (joy stick, controls on equipment, etc.) - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Visual - Near Acuity - Frequently
• Visual - Far Acuity - Frequently
• Visual - Depth Perception - Frequently
• Visual - Color Discrimination - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Exposure to Weather - Regularly
• Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts - Frequently
• Atmospheric Conditions (dust, fumes, etc.) - Occasionally
• Exposure to Electricity - Occasionally
• Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate

District Values

• Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
• Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
• Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
• Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution

Equal Opportunity/ADA
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.

The job functions and physical requirements described above 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 functions.