Infrastructure Technician - Military Veterans

InfoWest is looking to fill a full-time Infrastructure Technician in our St. George, UT Office.

An InfoWest Infrastructure Technician is responsible for the proper operation of a large group of Network Elements, including but not limited to the following; installation of wireless equipment on towers, Building and ground, preventative maintenance and optimization, emergency outage response. We have installed miles of fiber optic lines over the last decade and we are expanding every day. At InfoWest, our ultimate objective is, "To Provide the Ultimate Internet Experience, one customer at a time". We're looking for someone who will help us close the digital divide and help us meet our ultimate objective. InfoWest is committed to helping our community have access to high speed, reliable internet services.

Infrastructure Technician Job Responsibilities:

• Install/maintain wired and wireless internet equipment.



• Maintain company issued assets including tools, equipment & vehicles.



• Install battery backups and grounding systems for equipment.



• Equipment preparation.



• Follow training protocols and perform the job safely.



• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently when required.



• Drive company vehicles.



• Able to lift over 75 pounds



• Duties will include general labor related to telecommunications construction as directed by the Foreman/Supervisor including, digging trenches, installing conduit, vaults, and pedestals.



• Splice fiber optic cables.



• Work around construction equipment such as bucket trucks and reel trailers.



• Performs site clean-up.



• Restore and landscape disturbed areas of the jobsite.



• Attend training and professional certification opportunities.



• Attend safety meetings and training.



• Follow OSHA and all other safety rules as well as related company policies at all times.



• Use all prescribed safety equipment that is required to safely do the job at hand.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Install/maintain wired and wireless internet equipment.
  
  
  
  • Maintain company issued assets including tools, equipment & vehicles.
  
  
  
  • Install battery backups and grounding systems for equipment.
  
  
  
  • Equipment preparation.
  
  
  
  • Follow training protocols and perform the job safely.
  
  
  
  • Ability to work well with a team as well as independently when required.
  
  
  
  • Drive company vehicles.
  
  
  
  • Able to lift over 75 pounds
  
  
  

Skills and Requirements for Position:

• Rotational on call



• Proficient computer skills



• Must have the physical ability and the willingness to climb towers.



• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.



• Must be able to climb towers while adhering to all safety procedures



• High school diploma or equivalent



• Current valid Utah Driver’s License



• Good communication and interpersonal skills



• Respect and Courtesy of other team members and customers is required



• Previous experience using hand and power tools



• DC/AC electrical skills



• Must pass a background check, MVR check, & drug screen

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to climb and perform work at various heights for long periods of time.



• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat, and lift 75 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes



• Must be able to pull his/her own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly for long periods of time



• May be required to work long and unpredictable hours



• The position requires working outdoors in all types of weather

Full-time Benefits include:

• 401(k) with employer match



• Health insurance



• Monthly bonus pool



• Family-friendly, stable company culture



• $500 Signing Bonus!



• Company Paid Certifications

InfoWest offers a Fast-paced, environment with multiple changes to schedules and fluctuating priorities. Our Vertical Infrastructure Technicians work primarily outdoors in all weather conditions and are frequently at high elevations