UTILITY WORKER - FIBER (3477)
Requisition ID 3477 - Posted 07/17/2025
Huntsville Utilities offers a customer service driven environment, with access to industry-leading technology that supports our employee's work and resources to drive career advancement. Join Us at Huntsville Utilities, where our team is customer service-driven and uniquely focused on one goal: To provide high quality, low cost, safe and reliable electric, natural gas and water service to our customers.
Compensation
Offer Range: $18.87 - $23.84
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Benefits: Yes
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Fiber Operations
Job Statement
Performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual work in Fiber Operations. Keeps vehicle stocked and in an orderly, clean condition. Assists crew in completion of assigned work.
Essential Duties
1. Loads, unloads and carries tools, equipment and materials.
2. Operates various types of small equipment including air compressor, tamper, tapping and boring
equipment and leak detection instruments when required.
3. Performs meter changes in the field; cleans, repairs and tests meters in the shop, when applicable.
4. Maintains record keeping functions for grounds and building maintenance.
5. Assists in the trimming operations, clearing rights-of-way and operating a bush grinder, when applicable.
6. Performs construction type activities, e.g. forms and pours concrete, builds or repairs fences, plants
shrubbery, rakes and prepares soil for planting grass or placing sod.
7. Anticipates supplies, tools, materials and equipment needs of crew and has them ready when needed.
8. Places cones in roadway to protect personnel and vehicles. Flags traffic as instructed.
9. Stocks truck with water, tools, parts, supplies and equipment.
10. Cleans up tools and job site upon completion of work.
11. Performs all tasks in a safe manner
12. Performs various other duties as assigned based on learned skills and ability.
Job Requirements
Education: High School Graduate or equivalent required.
Experience: No prior experience required. Work experience in outside environment preferred. Outside Plant Fiber experience or electrical/cable pulling experience desired. Must complete Pole Climbing Training through HU or equivalent training within 12 months.
Equipment: Trucks, two-way radio, common hand tools, e.g. hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, etc.
Physical Demands: Mostly outside physical work, including the ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs., prolonged standing. Must be able to differentiate color codes/strands of fiber (must not be color blind).
Other: Subject to on-call and emergency duty. Must have valid drivers license. Will be required to obtain CDL.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position. All employees in safety sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Competencies
Accepting Direction
Accepting Responsibility
Building and Demonstrating Respect
Communicating Effectively
Demonstrates Required Job Knowledge
Developing Plans
Disciplinary Record
Displaying Technical Expertise
Drives Quality & Excellence
Following Policies and Procedures
Pursuing Self-Development
Safety
Education
Longevity
Relevant Job Experience
Computer Skills
Huntsville Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The duties and responsibilities outlined within this job description should not be construed as a complete and exhaustive list, as it is not the intention to limit in any way the scope or functions of this position. With the advisement from the Department Head, review/analysis by Compensation Analyst and in agreement from the VP EE, HRD, or his/her designee, these duties and responsibilities may be amended from time to time by addition, deletion or modification to reflect changing circumstances or shifts in organizational requirements.
Requisition ID 3477 - Posted 07/17/2025
Huntsville Utilities offers a customer service driven environment, with access to industry-leading technology that supports our employee's work and resources to drive career advancement. Join Us at Huntsville Utilities, where our team is customer service-driven and uniquely focused on one goal: To provide high quality, low cost, safe and reliable electric, natural gas and water service to our customers.
Compensation
Offer Range: $18.87 - $23.84
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Benefits: Yes
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Fiber Operations
Job Statement
Performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual work in Fiber Operations. Keeps vehicle stocked and in an orderly, clean condition. Assists crew in completion of assigned work.
Essential Duties
1. Loads, unloads and carries tools, equipment and materials.
2. Operates various types of small equipment including air compressor, tamper, tapping and boring
equipment and leak detection instruments when required.
3. Performs meter changes in the field; cleans, repairs and tests meters in the shop, when applicable.
4. Maintains record keeping functions for grounds and building maintenance.
5. Assists in the trimming operations, clearing rights-of-way and operating a bush grinder, when applicable.
6. Performs construction type activities, e.g. forms and pours concrete, builds or repairs fences, plants
shrubbery, rakes and prepares soil for planting grass or placing sod.
7. Anticipates supplies, tools, materials and equipment needs of crew and has them ready when needed.
8. Places cones in roadway to protect personnel and vehicles. Flags traffic as instructed.
9. Stocks truck with water, tools, parts, supplies and equipment.
10. Cleans up tools and job site upon completion of work.
11. Performs all tasks in a safe manner
12. Performs various other duties as assigned based on learned skills and ability.
Job Requirements
Education: High School Graduate or equivalent required.
Experience: No prior experience required. Work experience in outside environment preferred. Outside Plant Fiber experience or electrical/cable pulling experience desired. Must complete Pole Climbing Training through HU or equivalent training within 12 months.
Equipment: Trucks, two-way radio, common hand tools, e.g. hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, etc.
Physical Demands: Mostly outside physical work, including the ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs., prolonged standing. Must be able to differentiate color codes/strands of fiber (must not be color blind).
Other: Subject to on-call and emergency duty. Must have valid drivers license. Will be required to obtain CDL.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position. All employees in safety sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Competencies
Accepting Direction
Accepting Responsibility
Building and Demonstrating Respect
Communicating Effectively
Demonstrates Required Job Knowledge
Developing Plans
Disciplinary Record
Displaying Technical Expertise
Drives Quality & Excellence
Following Policies and Procedures
Pursuing Self-Development
Safety
Education
Longevity
Relevant Job Experience
Computer Skills
Huntsville Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The duties and responsibilities outlined within this job description should not be construed as a complete and exhaustive list, as it is not the intention to limit in any way the scope or functions of this position. With the advisement from the Department Head, review/analysis by Compensation Analyst and in agreement from the VP EE, HRD, or his/her designee, these duties and responsibilities may be amended from time to time by addition, deletion or modification to reflect changing circumstances or shifts in organizational requirements.
Job ID: 486151240
Originally Posted on: 7/20/2025
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