Telecommunications Construction Technician

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

Clackamas County Employees Work To Serve The Public And Enrich Our Community. In That Spirit, We Pledge To Hold Ourselves To These Standards At All Times In Our Interactions With Customers And One Another

• Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust
  
  

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County SPIRIT . Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be on Monday, April 21, 2025. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.

Pay And Benefits

Annual Pay Range: $72,266.58 - $91,537.25

Hourly Pay Range: $34.743549 - $44.008292

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous Paid Time Off Package, Including

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation! This means you have access to vacation leave at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
  

Other Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
• Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
  

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas Broadband eXchange (CBX) is looking for a skilled Telecommunications Construction Technician to join us in building the future of high-speed connectivity in Clackamas County. More than just a job, this is an opportunity to be a key player in laying the groundwork for cutting-edge telecommunications infrastructure that serves county departments, public institutions, businesses, and internet service providers.

As a Telecommunications Construction Technician, you will be at the forefront of CBX's growth, installing, maintaining, and repairing aerial and underground fiber optic and copper cable systems. Your day-to-day tasks will include installing and repairing broadband services, telephone lines, special circuits, cable terminals, and protection devices while working on critical infrastructure components such as pedestals, poles, towers, down guys, and vaults. You will splice communications cables, perform underground utility locates, and install and maintain wireless systems. Operating and driving heavy equipment to install aerial or buried cable will be part of your routine, along with testing and diagnosing fiber optic and copper cable issues to ensure seamless connectivity. You will also ensure compliance with national, state, and county regulations and codes while supporting telecommunications, networking, and two-way radio projects.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who thrives in the field. You have the technical expertise to install and maintain complex telecom systems and the teamwork skills to collaborate effectively. You will be key in delivering reliable, high-speed connectivity to institutions and businesses, ensuring they have the infrastructure they need to thrive. With competitive pay, excellent benefits, and growth opportunities, this role offers a rewarding career path for those ready to take on the challenge. If you enjoy hands-on work in the field, solving technical problems, and working outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity to put your skills to use while building the future of telecommunications in Clackamas County.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• At least three (3) years of experience with telecommunication infrastructure installation, construction, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of blueprint layouts and symbols
• Ability and skill to work in confined spaces, vaults, tunnels, and at heights
• Ability to operate hand tools
• Ability to work well in team settings and take direction from others
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with customers, county personnel, contractors, vendors, and suppliers
• Ability to perform after-hours emergency response on a call-out basis
  
  

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• ODOT Traffic Control/Flagging Certification
• Underground Utility Line Locator Training & Certification
• Experience performing moderate to intense manual labor
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safe operation of equipment
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual bases in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Driving is required for county business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy
  
  

Post-Employment Requirements

Must obtain within one (1) year of hire:

• Must possess valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• ODOT Traffic Control/Flagging Certification
• Underground utility Line Locator Training & Certification
• For veterans qualified for Veterans' Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
  
  

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Install, maintain, and repair aerial/underground fiber optic and copper cable, broadband services, telephone lines, special circuits, subscriber carrier systems, cable terminals, protection devices, drop wires, pedestals, poles, towers, down guys, and vaults.
• Complete installation and repair-related forms and reports; update computerized inventory records.
• Splice communications cable including fiber and copper; perform underground utility locates; install and maintain point-to-point / multi-point wireless systems
• Field existing and proposed utility installations for NESC design standards, specifications, and violations
• Drive diesel or gasoline-powered equipment to/from/on the job site. Operate equipment to install aerial or buried cables.
• Test and diagnose issues with fiber optic, copper cables, broadband services, telephone lines, special circuits, subscriber carrier systems, cable terminals, protection devices, and wireless systems.
• Interpret underground and aerial telecom facilities, traffic control, and safety plans in records, maps, and real-time field inspections. Review and revise construction cabling plans for compliance with National, State, and County regulations and codes. Use various code books and regulations.
• Support Technology Services crafts with Telecommunications, Networking, Security cameras, building wiring, and two-way radio projects.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Within the Communications Services Division of Technology Services, duties require frequent to continuous standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, bending, twisting, balancing, climbing, overhead reaching, repetitive grasping and fine motor control, and accurate color perception. The ability to lift up to 80 pounds, carry 30 pounds, push 50 pounds, and pull 90 pounds. Duties also involve exposure to electrical hazards, confined spaces (vaults/tunnels), loud noises, vibration, exhaust fumes and dust, moving traffic, slippery and/or uneven surfaces, working at heights, and adverse weather conditions.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. Must be able to perform after-hours emergency response on a call-out basis. This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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About The Department

High quality, innovative, cost-effective technology for county departments and county commissioners

While it is not possible to know with certainty all of the challenges that the future will bring, one assumption seems certain; today's practices will not be adequate to meet tomorrow’s needs.

Along with this, we know that technology is constantly changing. Therefore as Clackamas County is committed to providing high quality public service, we must continually strive to improve. We can accomplish this by providing the necessary on-going training; improve and upgrade our computer systems, both software and hardware, whenever feasible; and implement county-wide

technical standards to ensure compliance.

The Technology Services staff is committed to meeting these goals and look forward to the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Learn more about Clackamas County Technology Services

APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application

Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us . Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

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VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNIT Y

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

James Callahan, Recruiter

JCallahan@clackamas.us