Get Into Energy Jobs

Job Information

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.

DirectEmployers