OSP Design Technician

THIS IS FOR OUR WEST VALLEY, UTAH LOCATION.

Level of position and pay offered will be dependent on candidate knowledge and experience.

Primary responsibilities include managing outside plant (OSP) city and state road projects, designing and drawing aerial and underground new construction builds, inspecting contractor work, and supporting project timelines. Most tasks occur in the field and may require overtime, including evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays. Travel is also required and may be as high as 20% depending on business needs.

The job functions and responsibilities for our OSP Design Technician include:

• Creating drawings and worksheets using Visio and other software applications. Understanding Staking Sheets and Idaho TD/UtahDOT blueprints is required.
• Performing work in accordance with industry standards. Familiarity with RUS standards, reading and following instructions and specifications, managing and maintaining the scope of work on the project, and adherence to safety procedures are required.
• Preparing engineering field notes, interpreting buried and aerial telecom facilities in records, on maps and in the field, and recommending changes in running line or construction methodologies.
• Participating in vendor relationships and material handling as needed for project contracts
• Entering and maintaining outside plant records.
• Participating in engineering, permitting, and construction processes to support project contracts.
• Performing routine route maintenance including recognizing and repairing route issues such as Hand Hole cleanup, sign placement, and weed control.
• Other duties, responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or as assigned.