Entry Level Field Engineering Technician

Description

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Stepping into the role of a Field Engineering Technician is the first step in your career path to an Outside Plant Fiber Engineer. Hunter Communications fosters career growth through formal job training and strategic leadership development programs.

The amazing career opportunities at Hunter Communications are fueled by our rapidly expanding, state-of-the-art fiber internet and world-class customer service.

At Hunter Communications, all employees are provided a rich, fully paid benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. We offer very generous vacation, sick, and holiday time off, a 401k program with a generous employer match, and numerous bonus opportunities.

Join a well established, rapidly growing company that fosters career growth through formal job training and strategic leadership development programs!

Job Description

As Engineering Field Technician for the Hunter Communications Engineering team, you’ll work closely with Outside Plant Engineers, GIS technicians, and Project Managers to gather information, solve problems, and help build the foundation of our top-tier fiber optic network and services to homes and businesses in the Southern Oregon area.

Your job duties will have you working in the field in the Southern Oregon area, with occasional travel to other Hunter service areas and overnight stays as needed. The schedule for this full-time position is 5 days a week, working 40 hours from Monday to Friday, with overtime as necessary to meet project deadlines and on-call work as necessary to respond to emergency locate requests. This role offers the opportunity for cross-training and further advancement into the Hunter Communications outside plant engineering department.

The ideal candidate for this position is organized, disciplined, and determined. Enjoys being outside and interacting with the public, has experience gathering, analyzing, and presenting data, and is comfortable completing work within specified timelines, and is willing to learn new techniques, technologies, and skills. If this describes you, please consider a Career at Hunter.

Job Duties

Your duties as a Engineering Field Technician will involve a variety of responsibilities and tasks, but the essential functions of your role will require:

• Performing in-person utility pole and attachment inspections using a variety of tools and techniques such as visual observation, measuring sticks, digital cameras, and electronic surveying equipment.
• Accurately entering gathered data into pre-defined forms and reporting observations in a clear and concise manner.
• Locating and marking Hunter-owned underground plant using radio detection tools, maps, and other resources.
• Working closely with cross-departmental teams to manage priorities and ensure the timely gathering and reporting of utility pole information.
• Performing inspections of Hunter-owned assets, reporting on their status and recommending actions.
• Communicating with members of the public to successfully gain access to utility easements, explain the necessity and value of your work, and satisfy property owner concerns.
• Constantly working outdoors in all kinds of weather and on all kinds of terrain.

Requirements

At Hunter Communications, we strive to put all people first, do the right thing, make it easy, go the extra mile, lead the pack, and fight for our customers. We’re looking for someone who can help us be better together, with existing strengths that will be crucial to success in this role. These strengths are:

• Familiarity with aerial outside plant construction standards and experience with NESC code requirements is preferred.
• The ability to read, understand, interpret, and analyze written drawings, diagrams, and maps.
• The capability to frequently grasp, manipulate, carry, and maneuver objects such as collapsible utility pole measuring sticks exceeding 15lbs in weight and exceeding 20ft in length. Ability to use assistive tools to manipulate and maneuver vault and manhole lids up to or exceeding 100lbs in weight.
• The ability to take consistently accurate measurements using a repeatable methodology.
• A high degree of professionalism, tact, and sensitivity to concerns raised by property owners and members of the public. Able to consistently communicate in a positive and professional manner.
• Working knowledge of Windows-based computers, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth and other Google Suite tool