Fiber Construction Technician - Equipment Operator

Join one of Oregon’s top fiber internet providers!

Do you have experience operating equipment? Do you enjoy work where you can actually see the what you've accomplished at the end of the day? Douglas Fast Net (DFN) delivers high-speed fiber internet to homes and businesses across Lane, Douglas, and Coos counties. We’re looking for a hardworking Fiber Construction Technician to join our underground drop crew.

Fiber Construction Technicians build and maintain the fiber optic plant that connects our customers. On the underground drop crew, you’ll safely operate equipment like a vibratory plow and trencher, prep and restore job sites, and help bring fiber to homes and businesses in our communities. This is a hands-on, heavy physical labor position. Candidates must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds or more frequently. This position is based out of our Creswell
shop.

Our crews are currently working on some grant-funded projects that pay prevailing wage. Prevailing wage work isn’t guaranteed and depends on project assignments, but it can mean a significant boost to your take-home pay while those projects are active.

Why You’ll Love Working at DFN
At DFN, we take care of our employees on and off the job. Here’s what you can expect:

- 200% 401(k) match (up to 9%)

- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees, with affordable dependent coverage

- Free 1 Gig high-speed fiber internet (if you live in our service area)

- Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays, including two days off for your birthday

- A community-focused, locally owned company where your work directly impacts the people we serve

What You'll Do:

- Safely operate underground construction equipment, including vibratory plows and trenchers, to install fiber drops.

- Use hand and power tools for site preparation, excavation, trenching, backfilling, clean-up, and landscaping.

- Read and work from construction prints and other engineering documentation.

- Troubleshoot construction issues as they come up in the field.

- Perform routine checks and maintenance on equipment and company vehicles, and report any issues promptly to your supervisor or fleet management.

- Read and understand the operator’s manual for each piece of equipment you use.

- Follow codes, standards, legal regulations, and company safety procedures, including proper use of PPE around roadway hazards. Immediately alert coworkers and supervisors to any hazards, and take appropriate action if a work site accident or incident occurs.

- Represent DFN professionally with customers by listening to and resolving their concerns, and share information about DFN products and services when appropriate.

- This job description covers the most crucial key and supplemental duties performed in the position, but does not include other occasional work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position. Other projects will be assigned as needed.

What You Need:

- Experience operating heavy equipment or underground construction equipment, preferred.

- Mechanically inclined.

- Able to meet physical demands with reasonable accommodations if necessary. This position is considered heavy physical labor and requires lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently.

- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, free from major moving violations within the last three years.

- Willing and able to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months to 1 year. A CDL is required in positions that use a commercial motor vehicle. DFN has an in-house program to help you achieve this.

- Able to learn how to read construction prints.

- Problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot construction hurdles in the field.

- Reliable and punctual.

- Positive attitude and strong work ethic, as this is a high-productivity position with minimal supervision.

- Willing and able to work as part of a team.

- Willing to work after business hours as needed, including urgent situations.

- Professional appearance and customer service oriented.

A Great Fit Will Be Someone Who:

- Enjoys hands-on, outdoor work and seeing real results at the end of the day

- Takes pride in running equipment safely and keeping it in good shape

- Works well with a crew and pitches in wherever needed

- Shares DFN’s commitment to customer-first service and community impact

DFN is a drug-free workplace. All employees must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening, as well as random or for-cause screenings during employment as applicable.