ABOUT THE ROLE
TheOutside Plant (OSP) Fiber Technicianwill perform complete inspection
and acceptance of both aerial and underground placement and associated
construction activities for any assigned OSP project.
This position will be covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is a
union position. All candidates must be willing and able to sign on with the
applicable union if hired.
Company Overview
Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR
Group, Inc, has provided comprehensive electrical construction services to
clients throughout the western U.S. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions,
offering both power line construction and commercial/industrial electrical
construction, making it a full service electrical provider.
Sturgeon Electric's Commercial and Industrial (C&I)electrical
construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical
projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution,
high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. Sturgeon
Electric has experience performing projects under Integrated Lean Project
Delivery methods, and also offers pre-construction services, in-house
pre-fabrication capabilities, and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
capabilit
Essential Functions
Responsible for reading prints and understanding the fiber optic color code to
install and test fiber cable in a variety of environments (underground,
aerial)
Operate fiber fusion splicing machines and a variety of different OTDR and
power meters
Install both aerial and underground splice closures, along with a variety of
other closures common to the splicing and termination of fiber optic cables
Will perform fiber testing utilizing OTDRs, Power Meter/Light Sources and VFLs
Accurately record and document testing results per customer specifications
Additional responsibilities as directed by the Foreman/Construction Manager
ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED is required
Preferred knowledge of both CWDM and DWDM networking including CWDM filter
splicing
Electrical construction experience preferred, both aerial and underground
placement and associated construction activities
Preferred knowledge of both CWDM and DWDM networking including CWDM filter
splicing
Electrical construction experience preferred
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation & Benefits
This will be a union position.
$26.36 - $33.89 per hour. Wage depends on experience and certifications,
and benefits are detailed within the applicable collective bargaining
agreement
Healthcare for employees and immediate families will be paid by Sturgeon
Electric
An additional 15% of the wage scale is paid directly into your retirement
account
Five year vesting period on company-sponsored retirement account
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include
background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an
accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment
Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be
currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party
recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with
the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity
Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which
connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that
supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel
processes
are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital
status, age, disability, national
or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected
characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an
inclusive environment for all employees.