OSP Fiber - Heavy Equipment Operator

Company Overview

We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment for utility trenching and backfill.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operate heavy equipment for FTTH and ROW fiber projects
• Maintain the equipment in working order and report any issues
• Implement and follow through with job instructions provided by leadership
• Ensure safety and quality control requirements at your sites
• Responsible for loading, unloading, chain binding, and transporting heavy equipment
• Inspect completed work to ensure all work is done professionally
• Analyzing situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action
• Communicating orally and in writing
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Work with basic hand tools
• Ability to lift/pull heavy equipment
• Comfortable with working in the outdoor elements through all seasons
• Must have past job experience operating heavy equipment
• Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast paced environment
• Must have a team-oriented mentality and be safety conscious
• Must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check
• Must be able to obtain a DOT Medical Card

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Recent experience working in the outdoor elements through all seasons

Work Environment/Hazards

• Working in outdoor elements such as cold, hot, precipitation, and wind
• In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles
• Use of heavy machinery
• High noise level
• Use of PPE

Physical Demands

• Stationary position for 8-10 hours a day
• Frequently moving, transporting, positioning objects of 50 pounds or more
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Frequently required to use hand and power tools

Working Hours/Days

• Monday through Friday (possible weekends on occasion)
• Full Time
• Overtime as needed

Travel Requirements

• 50% travel required
• Overnight as needed

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement)

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health, and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement)

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.