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USIC Fiber Optic Technician in Portland, Maine
Job Description:
$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!(1st half paid out on 90 day anniversary, 2nd half out on 1 year anniversary)
&
$5,000 Annual Retention Bonus
Is it time to elevate your career with a company dedicated to being the best in the industry; who values integrity, dedication, and hard work? If so, On Target wants you to join their ranks! We offer competitive pay, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for advancement.
At On Target, we are a fast-growing company that provides a variety of utility services such as power line, telecommunications, metering, and smart grid services throughout the Northeast. Relocation assistance is available.
Starting pay for this position is $30/hr. DOE.
Your Responsibilities as a Fiber Optic Technician:
Maintain a thorough knowledge of all relevant construction safety and maintenance operating standards/codes/policies/guidelines/technology.
Ensures all work is performed safely and efficiently in accordance with Federal, State, company and customer standards and schedules. Tasks include, but are not limited to:
perform testing and splicing of fiber optic cable,
working on/around telecommunications lines and equipment (overhead and underground facilities),
installing fiber optic cable (overhead and underground),
conduct and/or assist with required job safety briefings,
assist in cost estimation for relevant projects,
operates tools, equipment and instruments of the trade and ensures required maintenance is performed,
reads, interprets, and works from sketches, diagrams, and work plans.
Work with internal and external team in a professional, courteous manner to meet all project requirements, inventory/equipment needs, and schedules including any required documentation.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet customer demands/schedule, including overtime and emergency duty as requested (nights, weekends, holidays).
Travel extensively including overnight.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
What We Need From You (Our Requirements):
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
High school graduate or equivalent; relevant college/technical school training or equivalent work experience highly preferred.
Must have a demonstrated working knowledge/understanding of relevant utility design, construction, and maintenance including related equipment, safety requirements, standard operating procedures, and federal/state/local laws.
Ability to successfully obtain and/or maintain required licenses/certifications/documents.
Must have professional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, and a strong work ethic; be self-motivated; work with a team as well as independently.
Ability to obtain/maintain a DOT Medical Examiner’s Card (DOT Card).
Ability to climb utility poles and/or work out of an aerial lift device.
Ability to lift 100 lbs. on an occasional basis and up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis.
Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions including standing, walking, and working on uneven ground for the full workday.
Ability to operate/drive all trade related equipment/vehicles for several hours every day.
Must have the ability to see/distinguish colors and to hear clearly.
W h y You ' ll Love Wo rk i n g for Us ( O u r B e n e fi t s ) :
100% p aid t r ai n i n g – We ' r e in v e sted in you, s t a rting on your f irst day.
H i g h - qu a l ity c o mp a n y v e h icle – All wo r k - r e lat e d e xp e ns e s a re p a id. This me a ns you won't be put t ing m i l ea ge on your p e rson a l v e hicle for wo r k.
Co mp a n y l a p top, p h o ne , a n d e qu i p m e n t – Adv a n ce d t e c hnology you c a n c ount on.
Daily p ay – A cce ss your p a y wh e n you n e e d it mos t . I nstantly tr a ns f e r yo u r e a rnings to your b a nk s a me d a y.
Co mp re h e n sive i n s u r a nc e o p tions – A v a ri e ty of e x ce l l e nt insur a n c e c h oic e s including medi ca l, dent a l, v i sion, a nd l i f e .
401(k) w ith c o mp a n y m at c h – W e will h e lp you s a ve for the long t e rm w i th our c ompeti t ive 401 ( k) e mp l oy e r m a tch p r o g r a m.
PTO a n d p aid h ol id ays – Even in your first year, s o you ca n sp e nd t i me w i th your lov e d on e s.
T e nu r e Boots Pr og r am – P rovid e s a $200 vou c h e r to buy a n e w p a ir of w ork b oots on your fi r st anniv e r s a ry a n d e v e ry ye a r a ft e r.
T ec h Heal t h D e sk – D e dic a ted re p r e s e n t a t i v e s to g e t you wh a t you ne e d wh e n you n ee d i t .
E m p loyee d iscou n ts & p er k s – Outs t a nding d i s c ounts a t m a jor re taile r s a nd s e rvi c e
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
On Target Utility Services, headquartered in Gardiner, Maine, provides telecommunications and power line services to utility, telecommunication, cable and private customers throughout the Northeast.