Weekend Fiber Optics Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

Provide field coordination and oversight to fiber /splice crews. This position is responsible for overall safety, materials, reporting, leadership, employee communication, and productivity measures.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and permits
• Supervise, train, and develop work crews, provide input and assist crews when needed in operating other equipment and/or assist the laborers out in the field
• Maintain a safe worksite and enforce safe work practices by following company rules and OSHA regulations, leading crew pre-task planning, addressing employee concerns, and hazard abatement
• Take action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, fiber, and falling objects
• Ensure that materials, equipment, and tools are safely loaded/unloaded, secured to crew vehicles, cleaned and maintained as prescribed
• Inspect company vehicles for proper operating conditions, proper security, and proper stock of materials, both pre- and post-trip
• Report any maintenance needs or improper operating conditions of crew trucks or equipment to the proper party
• Check work area to ensure it is clean, secure, good housekeeping is being practiced, poses no risk to the public, employees, or the environment
• Write any necessary reports, complete forms, post job related information on computer, find job information on computer as required and directed
• Enter and submit the crew’s hours of work accurately, ensure timecards are signed by all crew members
• Perform safety inspections of crew and equipment, provide feedback, stop any unsafe work (stop work authority), and complete reports as necessary, Near Misses, Incident/Accident Reports, etc.
• Monitor quality standards of all jobs, including crew performance, and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are met
• Ensure adherence to ethics and compliance requirements
• Perform a wide variety of manual labor tasks involving dexterous use of hand tools such as pneumatic, electric, and hand tools
• Wear required PPE

Required Skills & Abilities

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Preferred 2-4yrs of experience in fiber installation
• Preferred 2-4yrs of Fiber Splicing process
• Preferred 2-4yrs of Testing Fiber using OTDR
• OSHA 30
• IMSA certification a plus
• Strong focus on safety, quality, integrity, accountability, productivity, and teamwork
• Good communication skills and the ability to manage and interact in a team environment
• Ability to read and follow plans, drawings, and directions (verbal and written)
• Knowledge of street and highway fiber rules and regulations, and safety precautions to be observed in working on or near roads and highways
• Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment
• OSHA, competent person, confined space, and hazard abatement training
• Thorough knowledge of safety standards and Underground Facilities Law (Blue Stake, Arizona 811)
• Knowledge of hand and power tools
• Must be able to work safely outdoors in Arizona heat conditions and perform all job duties with no restrictions.
• Must have flexibility in personal schedule including weekdays and occasional night and weekend work
• Ability to stand and exert physical effort performing manual labor most of the day
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work in severe weather conditions, including extreme heat
• Valid driver license and clean driving record
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug tests
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• The outdoor elements, subject to variations in temperature and weather conditions, equipment noise, and dust
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing, or kneeling

Culture Index

• In addition to submitting your resume, please find 7-8 minutes to complete a simple 2 question survey as part of the overall interview process. Candidates who submit both their resume, and the survey - will be given priority in the interview process. Culture Index Survey

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Do not directly email, call, message, or visit our hiring managers. B&F Contracting does not accept unsolicited resumes. Should any be received from a third party, they will not be considered unless a signed agreement is already in place. If you would like to discuss becoming a preferred staffing vendor for B&F, please contact our Human Resources team, who will advise you on the process.