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MCNC · 11 hours ago

Field Technician 2

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

MCNC is a company focused on providing fiber optic utility services, and they are seeking a Field Technician 2 to cover the Northeastern NC and Outer Banks area. The role involves locating and protecting underground fiber optic utilities, conducting visual inspections, and ensuring accurate documentation of utility locations.

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Responsibilities

Use special electronic equipment to correctly, safely, and efficiently locate all MCNC buried fiber optics within prescribed accuracy limits

Thoroughly search for underground utilities in a designated area, accurately marking the location, completing the necessary documentation, and photographing each locate

Make sure all grounds are bonded back to the ground rod before leaving a locate

Go to and perform damage investigations

Verify the fiber is locatable after new installs and trouble locates have been turned back over to MCNC

Receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements

Use a computer or other devices to receive, document and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours

Effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel, regarding underground facilities

This position will be based in a region and responsible for needs in that region and will inform the supervisor of any trouble locates or tickets going past due. This level role will also act as a floating resource across the state to support or provide senior level guidance to other locators

Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor or other management team members

Qualification

Fiber optic locatingNC811 systemLight outside plant restorationLocate Technician trainingOSHA complianceDriving skillsSafety trainingPhysical staminaConfined Space SafetyCommunication skills

Required

3-5 years fiber optic locating experience

Light outside plant restoration experience

Experience with NC811 system and ticketing software

High School Diploma, or GED. In lieu of a high school diploma/GED, professional experience may be considered

Successful completion of company provided Locate Technician training program and passing of all required testing

Adherence to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements

Ability to interact with all involved, the public, customers, contractors, and utility representatives

Must wear protective footwear and clothing while on the job

Must be able to lift 50lbs

Must be able to work outdoors and drive in all types of weather

Must be able to sit, drive, stand, and walk for extended periods of time

Keeping your vehicle and equipment always clean and presentable

Perform light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary

Operate company vehicles in a safe manner and maintain a professional appearance

Perform manhole entry using assigned equipment and safety devices

Perform work in all weather conditions, during normal and after hours

Attend and pass pre-hire and periodic safety trainings, always follow all safety rules, and not engage in unsafe acts

Wearing appropriate protective footwear and clothing while performing field operations will be required

Respond to emergency calls between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m

There is a 72-hour turnaround time on all locates, which means generally work the day after holidays and some weekends may be required

Weekend work, night work and/or overnight travel as needed. These are daytime, full-time positions and overtime will be required

Assist in other regions as needed

Must have a valid driver's license and will be required to drive a company vehicle on company business. Pre-employment and annual MVR checks will be required during your employment with the company for this position in order to be approved to drive a company-owned vehicle

Background and sex offender checks will be performed for pre-employment and annually during your employment with the company

This role will be required to adhere to the MCNC Substance Abuse policy, which may include drug/alcohol screening at hire and periodically or randomly during employment

Must complete or already have completed a Confined Space Safety course, to be provided by MCNC if needed

Company

MCNC

MCNC is a technology nonprofit that builds, owns and operates the North Carolina Research and Education Network (NCREN), which has successfully served research, education, non-profit health care, public safety, libraries, and other community institutions with Internet connectivity and related services for more than 30 years.

Founded in 1980

Durham, North Carolina, USA

51-200 employees