What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician (Telecommunications) position at Etheridge Holdings LLC?
WHO WE ARE
EPC was conceived and operates to provide anyone who desires to provide for their families through the work they do, an opportunity to do so. Everything we do revolves around the vision of a company that provides safe, quality work, driving customer demand that ultimately results in the creation of new job opportunities in the markets we serve. We focus heavily on our Core Values and expect all our employees to operate with those Core Values in Mind. These Core Values are Live Safe, Customer First, Do the Right Thing, Be at Team Player, and Be Productive.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The Quality Tech is responsible for the daily inspection and reporting of quality, quantity, and performance of assigned Crews. The Quality Tech will be the EPC on-site representative to all sub-contractors and in-house personnel and direct daily operations according to the quality & spec guidelines/expectations set by the CM/PM for the assigned project. The Quality Tech will also be responsible for assisting other leaders and safety personnel in ensuring that all assigned crews are performing work safely and abiding by all OSHA, DOT, and EPC standards applicable to the work they are assigned; and the equipment/vehicles being used by sub-contractors are consistent with EPC standards.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
- Ensure that contractors are working within the guidelines and specifications set by EPC, City, and Parish permits.
- Perform Quality Control Inspections to ensure that work activities meet required quality standards (e.g., cables being buried to the correct depth in the right-of-ways).
- Inspect existing facilities such as cable splices, terminations, transformers, and other facilities as required.
- Observe the construction of cable splices and terminations while being performed.
- Conduct contractor site inspections for safety and proper DOT setup. Coordinate lane closure details with off-duty police.
- Check job sites for damage, and if found immediately report to supervisor.
- Create internal memos advising the Project Manager of any subcontractor’s negligence before the matter escalates to the client.
- Create directional bore, aerial, and fiber As-builts.
- Inspect assigned Sub-Contractors & In House Crew’s work daily.
- Review previous day’s reported quantities from assigned Sub-Contractors or In House Crews and compare to actual wheeled footages/units deployed.
- Work with Project Manager to approve weekly pay sheets for Sub-contractors.
- Wheel footages pre and post job, do random daily QA/QC checks for assigned jobs (Peds, Run Lines, HH’s, Placement, and Environment Rehab)
- Ensure work meets the standards specified in the project as-builts and typicals.
- Answer field question from Sub-Contractors
- Look ahead of current job to the next, make first contact to town/city/locators to minimize down time. Assist Construction Manager in white lining and any other task needed.
- Record all utility strikes in EPC software with pictures and statements objectively.
- Record production and report daily (study trajectories and trends) to better predict problems.
- Report general pulse/attitude of Sub-Contractors and In-house Crews.
- Required to operate company vehicles in a safe manner.
WHAT WILL HELP YOU STAND OUT
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License
- Knowledge of reading prints.
- Working knowledge of telecommunications preferred.
- At least 1 year prior experience in a structured, detail-oriented role is highly preferred.
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING
- Full-time, permanent opportunity in a fast-growth company!
- Opportunity to work autonomously. None of that micromanaging garbage. We hate that!
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement plan with company match
- Company paid time-off.
- Weekly paychecks!
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Outdoors environment which may require exposure to elements, including but not limited to wind, rain, heat, cold, snow, sleet, mud, etc.
- May be required to stand, sit, bend, twist, and reach as part of the job.
- Extended periods of standing on your feet may be required.
- Must be able to travel to and from job locations, which may vary depending on customer and contract.
- May be required to lift up to 80 pounds.
- Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen, or other job-related pre-hire screenings related to the job.
- Must be able to climb and carry a ladder.
- This position may be required to travel for extended, overnight stays (2 weeks consecutively).
Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to include the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We retain our right to at-will employment at all times and this job description is not meant to be intended as a contract or guarantee of employment at any time.
