Drop Plow Operator - Circet USA

Circet USA is an industry leading provider of Network Services solutions in North America. Our experienced workforce of over 2,000 professionals is skilled at planning, consulting, engineering, construction, program management and combined engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solutions to meet our customer’s rapidly changing infrastructure needs. We offer the most comprehensive solutions in the industry across ISP, OSP, Wireline, and Wireless.

Our customers include telecom service providers, MSO’s, cloud service providers, and utilities. With nearly 50 years of experience, we have the ability to customize solutions to meet our customer’s unique needs.

Circet USA’s benefits package includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Digital Health & Wellness Support
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term disability 
• Group term & Voluntary life insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 
• Paid Time Off & 401K
• Company Discount Website

Summary: The OSP Drop Plow Operator is responsible for Installing the service cable from the house to the pedestal or the road Right of Way. You may have to use mechanical boring equipment or hand tools to install cables. Individual must be able to follow oral and written instructions/specifications. Your interview may include a demonstration of your level of skill. Compensation is based on your level of skill. "Case", "Ditch Witch" and "Vermeer" drop plow equipment. Your expert knowledge in our wide-range of technology and services will provide customized solutions to meet needs and elevate the installation experience. And to make sure you hit the ground running, we’ll provide training and the resources you need in a supportive team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

· Installs service from the pedestal (fiber, coax, or copper) or the road Right of Way to the customer premise(outside).

· Possibility of using mechanical or manual equipment to include but not limited to boring / trenching & plowing.

· Individual must be able to follow oral and written instructions/specifications.

· We are looking for an experienced backhoe, cable/drop plow operators and foreman to place drops to customer homes or businesses.

· Act as a customer contact. Interface with customers and local supervisors to clarify project status.

· Understand various soil and ground conditions for plowing/trenching

· Daily maintenance checks (grease, lube etc.) on the machines

· Read communications prints for placing conduit or cables underground

· Understand the proper procedures for preparing load and unload signs, cones and barricades if necessary

· Capable of using a backhoe, rake and mini excavator to perform clean up and restoration when necessary

· Locates buried facilities near the route of "B" service wire using appropriate equipment.

· Operates a vehicle with trailer.

· Places buried service wires using a manually controlled gasoline/diesel powered tractor/trencher, plow, boring machine or manual tools.

· Coordinates work activity with customers, other utilities, and government agencies.

· Provides temporary repairs to low voltage buried utilities, sprinkler systems, and sewage field lines damaged while performing other duties.

· Provides periodic maintenance and non-complex repairs to equipment used in performance of other responsibilities.

· Lifts and moves objects weighing up to 120 pounds.

· Excavates using a shovel.

· Reads and interprets simple instructions.

· Drives Company vehicles.

· Follows established safety practices and procedures including the manufacture's specifications for operation or use of equipment

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and/or QUALIFICATIONS

· High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

· Candidates must have experience working around underground utilities and installing conduit and/or cables on either conduit or direct bury projects

· Experience operating project equipment such as; backhoe, mini excavator, trencher, plow, tamper

· Trade school training desired.

· Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

· Possess a valid state driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

· Exhibit personal power and leadership

· Exhibit self-awareness

· Exhibit a tendency for continuing education and self-improvement

· Exhibit enthusiasm and determination

· Exhibit industry awareness

· Exhibit exceptional organizational skills

· Exhibit the ability to live the Circet USA Values

Circet USA will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws

You’ll also gain an amazing benefits package with medical/dental coverage, 401(k) plan and paid time off. In addition to these benefits you’ll be a part of our ongoing paid training in your field leading to exciting career paths.

Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity