Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Skills
Access
English
Excel
Fiber Optic Cable
GPS
Microsoft
construction industry
new construction
Job Details
Primary Services is seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Outside Plant Fiber Network Ride Out & Design Technician. The primary responsibilities include designing and completing construction plans and permitting applications for new construction of fiber-optic facilities, both aerial and underground.
This is a direct Hire with great benefits and competitive pay!
Key Roles for the Position:
- Route Design
- Permit and Data Collection
- Cost Estimation
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Determine fiber routes and design construction plans for both aerial and underground facilities.
- Complete permitting applications for new fiber optic construction projects.
- Obtain appropriate attachment heights for pole permit applications.
- Participate in and conduct field meetings with joint, public, or private utility operators.
- Additional duties as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Aerial Fiber Optic Cable Design experience.
- Familiarity with power poles, including Height of Attachment, space requirements, class of pole, guying, anchors, cable re-arrangements, span lengths, and pole replacements.
- Ability to safely and legally operate a vehicle for travel to and from job sites.
- Fiber Optic Underground route design expertise, including the placement of hand holes.
- Ability to provide a turn-key design from hub site to customer premises.
- Experience with GPS coordinates (Confidential).
- GIS Experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Centerpoint and AT&T Construction standards.
- Knowledge of fiber optic cable construction industry standards.
- Familiarity with TxDot, Harris County, Railroad, and other local permitting entities.
- Extensive knowledge of NESC Requirements.
- Ability to measure aerial clearances.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word (Microsoft Access preferred).
- Fluency in English (speak, read, and write) and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
If you're ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic team, apply now to be a part of our growth journey!
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