Utility Laborer - Overbrook, KS
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Are you a hands-on worker that is results driven? Does supplying a service to a customer that would otherwise be out of reach sound rewarding? Break ground and bring fiber to last mile homes across Kansas in a rewarding environment rich with new skills to learn and room to grow.Organization:Mercury Broadband is a leading provider of high-speed Internet and digital phone service. The Company was founded in Topeka, KS, after recognizing a need for Broadband Internet access in rural America. A hybrid approach to serving these last-mile customers was developed by extending high capacity fiberoptic networks with the range, reliability, and flexibility of carrier-class wireless technologies. Today Mercury Broadbands rapidly expanding network is headquartered in Kansas City and provides Internet access to communities throughout five states across the Midwest.Position Summary:The OSP Technician plays a vital role in the OSP fiber team by facilitating the construction of a Fiber-to-the-Home network build within our Mid-West region. OSP Technicians will have the opportunity to move between different teams and learn skills such as operations of various heavy machinery including directional drills and other construction equipment, drop plows, and even how to splice fiber optic cable. This is an entry level position with plenty of opportunities for career advancement! OJT will be provided.Location:Overbrook, KS regionPosition Type:Full-TimeCompensation:$18-20/hr based on experience with opportunity for advancement.Benefits:Health, Vision, Basic Dental & Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid TrainingKey Responsibilities:Maintain a safe environment and ensure all safety standards are met.Installation of outdoor fiber infrastructure and equipmentAssist with new constructionOperate various types of equipment including directional drills and plows to install underground fiber infrastructure.Demonstrated attention to quality construction practices.Prioritize tasks through to completion, as individual and team contributor.Acquiring field data to be used for designing network routesAbility to learn new technical systems and toolsSkills and Requirements:Must hold a valid drivers license and have reliable transportation, Class A CDL with current medical card is preferred but not requiredAbility to work outdoors 90% of the timeHigh School Diploma and or equivalent work experienceExperience with fiber network deployments preferredComfortable working on laddersBasic mechanical skillsBasic computer networking skills and knowledgeUse of PC based applications to program and diagnose various communications equipmentCustomer service oriented and professional in appearanceEducation Requirements:High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Mercury Broadband is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Mercury is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.Compensation details:18-19 Hourly WagePI8c10325b343c-26289-#######8