Vast Broadband Hiring for Field Engineer Job at Sioux Falls, SD Full Time

Join our growing team as a Field Engineer with Vast Broadband in Sioux Falls, SD! This position works to ensure the Vast network is being constructed to Vast’s network and operations standards. They are present on fiber optic construction projects to ensure that the construction of Vast’s Fiber Optic Outside Plant, both aerial and underground, to include fiber, conduit, field electronics, and splicing and enclosures are being constructed to meet or exceed Vast Broadband standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Addresses outside plant construction issues by assessing, planning and developing proposals to solve those issues in a timely and effective manner
• Uphold Vast standards for construction of outside plant to include aerial plant, underground plant, splicing efforts, field equipment installations and processes related to the installation, removal, of plant
• Develops “punch lists” for remediation and works with internal and external resources to effectively plan the work necessary to resolve issues which prevent Vast from accepting the work of its contractors
• Reviews permits and ROW documentation and ensures work is being conducted safely and according to the permitted design and instruction
• Communicates with municipality/agencies of jurisdiction, customers and residents of communities Vast operates within related to construction work in progress
• Conduct new substructure site surveys and site walks
• Ensures that documentation (i.e. Takes pictures, hand-notes, sketches) of job sites, pole conditions and other relevant structures or landmarks to help illustrate and demonstrate the quality of design and construction services provided by contractors to Vast is accurate, complete and timely
• Make hand drawn sketches of recommended engineering design while in the field
• Observes safety standards while on job sites and helps promote site safety and may help conduct job site safety assessments from time to time

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 3-5 year’s related experience and/or training; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets our insurance company standards is required
• Upon job offer, must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• Proven success in a senior field staff role in the telecommunication/cable industry

Why Vast Broadband?

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Vacation & Sick Pay + Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts On Vast Broadband Services – Including Internet!
• Internal Career Progression
• A Fun & Casual Atmosphere

Vast Broadband is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Type: Full-time