Underground Specialist

Job summary 

Underground Specialists are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing residential and business service lines for cable, fiber optic, telephone or internet services.

Duties and responsibilities 

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Installation for new customers, maintenance of existing customers and other jobs as assigned.

  • Must be able to drive a vehicle and haul a loaded 14 foot trailer

  • A technician must be able to start work at 7 am and have availability to work a 5 day schedule and occasional 6 days and extended hours during the busy season May - Oct.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customer premise equipment and program services and listings in order to provide information to customers.

  • Operate machinery and use shovel to dig for cable installations

  • Prepare and accurately maintain logs, reports, work orders and other documentation in accordance with company policy.

  • Organize, stock, and maintain vehicle with proper equipment needed for daily work.

  • Inspect and report any vehicle or tool issues daily.

  • Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

  • Follow all State and Federal driving laws and regulations.

  • Report any customer issues, property damage or injury immediately.

  • Be able to work with customers and negotiate/diffuse stressful situations.

  • Perform other duties as assigned/requested.

Qualifications:

The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, possess a valid Maine driver’s license and be able to pass a motor vehicle and criminal background check, along with a drug screen.

Specific qualifications include:

  • Must possess basic computer skills, have the ability to use a smart phone and be able to read/use maps and GPS’s.

  • Ability to accurately measure distances using tapes and other devices.

  • Must be able to drive long distances routinely. (5 min-1.5 hours)

  • Must be able to use hand equipment such as shovels, pickax, cutters etc.

  • Have organizational skills in order to complete and maintain necessary documentation and records.

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

    • Position requires the ability to interact with customers on a daily basis

  • Must be able to work independently

Working Conditions:

  • Employees may be exposed to various working conditions such as flying chips, fragments, sparks, dust, sharp objects or suffer mechanical abrasion.

  • Other hazards such as:

    • Falls over 4 feet

    • Heavy objects that may fall or roll onto self or feet

    • Work in inclement weather and conditions

    • Repetitive motions

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described below are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Must be able to sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, reach, push and pull.

  • Must be able to perform work at different heights such as on poles, ladders, roofs etc.

  • Be able to differentiate between sizes and colors of wires; use hands and work with small components.

  • Ability to lift and handle ladders weighing up to 100 lbs. The ladders have a maximum weight restriction of 375 lbs. total. (Employee and all gear cannot exceed 350 lbs.

  • Ability to safely bury communication conduits using hand tools such as shovels, pick ax etc.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with the job and is subject to change.

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