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Construction Crew Person

Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative Inc
Full-time
On-site
Missoula, Montana, United States
$21.39 - $35.63 USD yearly
 

About Us: Blackfoot Communications reliably connects business of all sizes across the nation using the latest telecommunication technology in voice, network, and managed services. With focus on strong connections, we also provide dedicated account management with a goal to get to know our clients so we can help advise on the best solution.

What We Offer: Blackfoot is proud to offer a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package that includes; comprehensive medical benefits plan (that start on day 1 of employment), LTD, life insurance, an outstanding retirement pension plan plus a 401k plan that includes employer match, along with other employer paid benefits. We are proud to have received awards and recognition that highlight our strong company culture. These include "Employer of Choice" from the Missoula Job Service Employer's Council, "Top Tech Employer" from the Montana High Tech Business Alliance, and the "Heart Award" from the United Way of Missoula County in recognition of our ongoing community efforts.


Job Summary: This position performs all aspects of construction and maintenance of outside plant aerial/buried fiber and copper facilities.



Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Fuel and maintain vehicles and work equipment.

 

  • Assist the crew leaders in construction and maintenance of outside plant facilities.

 

  • Perform buried cable locations.

 

  • Perform station-grounding maintenance.

 

  • Splice buried cable facilities.

 

  • Operate vehicles and work equipment as assigned.

 

  • Complete expense reports and other data entry in a timely manner.

 

Additional Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to fulfill job function or as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

  • company policies, procedures, products and services.
  • general telephony plant and construction process and practices.
  • test equipment, switches, electronic equipment and all types of cable.
  • time management and organizational skills.

 

Skill to:

  • operate various office equipment such as a computer, copy machine, fax machine and multi- line telephone.
  • operate various vehicles and construction equipment.

 

Ability to:

  • work independently or in a team.
  • think analytically and be a problem solver.
  • communicate effectively, both in writing and in speaking, with customers, co-workers, and various business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
  • work completely and accurately under time constraints and deadlines.
  • obtain and maintain a valid Montana Commercial Driver’s (CDL) license, Type I, Class A, with airbrake endorsement., as well as have a good driving record and be insured under the Company insurance policy.
  • read cable records, staking sheets, specifications, and circuit diagrams.
  • provide excellent customer service.
  • work in a safe and effective manner.

                  

Education and Experience:  

Any combination equivalent to the following education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

High School diploma or equivalent; 1 to 2 years of general construction experience with preference in the telecommunication industry.

Any noted minimum or maximum years of experience should not be construed as a requirement for consideration; this information is meant to be used as a suggested guideline. 

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