Fiber Cable Placement Assistant

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• The job will be out of HERNANDO COUNTY, and depending on the jobs might include other locations in Florida.
• It's outside. Blowing, Pulling and handling fiber optic cable.
• It will give opportunities to advance within the company, especially if you are willing to travel.

About the Company

Big Pine LLC is a telecommunications contractor with many years of experience and with many different fiber companies.

We are committed to recruiting, developing, rewarding, and retaining the best possible candidates in the workforce. We want to assist our team members in accomplishing both individual and overall organizational goals. We provide a work environment where people can drive results, develop and grow their careers. We recognize each of our individuality, and we are on a mission to create a workplace where you can grow and succeed. At Big Pine, we stand for integrity, efficiency, problem-solving, equity, and character in all of our relationships and interactions. Our focus is on promoting growth, accountability, and empowerment in the company.

About the job

Depending on the job and location of the job, most will be in Hernando County, but we might get jobs in other locations in Florida, some traveling might occur. The scheduling is flexible and will be agreed with you and your manager depending on the circumstances and the job.

• There are no benefits now, but is in the process and is planned to be implemented sometime during 2025.
• You will most likely work in a team between 2 and 4 people.
• 40 hours per week, sometime depending on the jobs there might be overtime. Some days might require longer hours that will be reduced towards the end of the week if possible.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Must have own vehicle, that will be compensated. You will have 2 cones and a few hand tools in your vehicle.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• If traveling, per diem will be paid to cover food and travel time to the location. The company pays for lodging, gas, flights, etc.
• As you start as a laborer there will be opportunities to learn the trade and advance to run your own team as the company gets more work. There might also be possibilities to other positions within the company.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities and duties might be, but are not limited to, the following:

• The job is to Pull or Blow fiber cable through conduit which consists of a team where some people handle fiber cable to place it and feed it properly and carefully to avoid complications. Foreman/Team Lead will manage the machine as a start.
• Effectively communicate with utility reps, and company personnel regarding underground facilities.
• Performs light excavation with a shovel to expose, and fix if needed, buried cables.

What makes you a great candidate

• Able to handle physical labor.
• Attention to detail while being careful
• Problem-solving mindset
• Positivity and team spirit
• Effective verbal, written, and people skills.
• Eagerness to adapt existing processes to new, improved systems.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, initiative, attention to detail, and follow-through to completion.
• Ability to multi-task and accomplish tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally with other teams, as well as customers and contractors.
• Knowledge of Telecommunications concepts, FTTH, fiber optic, and transport systems.
• Ability to review and comprehend cable drawings, engineering designs, and identify underground cable infrastructure.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor working environment with seasonal heat, cold, and other inclement weather conditions.
• Driving company-assigned vehicles to/from work sites in a safe and responsible manner during adverse weather conditions, heavy/light traffic, or at night.
• Work sites include hand holes, etc. and will involve extensive walking on diverse types of terrain, working around objects and machinery in construction areas, and may require confined space entry and the ability to work in elevated areas.
• Work sites can include road rights-of-way, on-road work (with traffic control provided), and railroads.
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools; reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist; standing and or walking for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 50 pounds or lifting more than 75 pounds with tool aids.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Spring Hill, FL 34608

Salary : $16