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General Summary

The Telecommunication Technician is responsible for safely and efficiently performing a wide variety of field activities associated with installing, maintaining, and testing various telecommunication and wireless communication components/equipment in both the private and government sectors.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Perform daily assigned tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery and personnel.

Install all material and equipment to customer standards as well as industry standards.

Splice and terminate MM / SM fiber.

Perform fiber testing, including but not limited to OTDR, power meter/laser source, and scopes.

Prepare, tray, and splice fiber optic cable ranging from single fiber to large counts as well as perform ring cuts when needed.

Test, troubleshoot, repair and resolve fiber optic systems.

Locate and access the fiber optic splice enclosures, splice the necessary fibers directly from a splice trailer, bucket truck, or outdoor field set up.

Labeling, documenting, and updating drawings.

Perform and edit “redlined” or “as-built” drawings.

Collect data and/or perform VQA audits for customer closeout packages.

Willingness to learn, take notes and study industry material.

Communicate with management team regarding any delays, changes, and/or emergencies at the job sites.

Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience, preferred.

Technical certifications in telecommunications, preferred.

OSHA 10, OSHA 30, NWSA, TTT1, Authorized Climber, Competent Climber / Rescuer, Rigging, RF Awareness training, First Aid, CPR & AED certificate, preferred.

Valid driver’s license required; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) a plus.

Work Experience

Experience in telecommunication/wireless construction, private and/or government sectors, required.

Experience in Small Cell (SC) sites, New Build (NB) sites, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Tower Modifications (MODS), Microwave installation, coax, Cat5 / Cat6 and testing (Sweep / PIM).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Ability to test and troubleshoot fiber optic.

Ability to read and understand blueprints / site drawings, equipment spec sheets and scopes of work.

Ability to work weekends, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).

Ability to diligently operate industry related equipment and power tools within designated area.

Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.

Ability to collaborate with a team.

Physical Demands

Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down. See well (naturally or with correction) and distinguish colors.

Ability to work at various heights on ladders, rooftops, aerial lifts, and communication structures.

Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.

Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.

Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.