Equipment Operator (T 4) Company Summary Crown Castle is the nation's largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand - connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we're the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5 G and the internet of things to drones, autonomou... more details
Position Title: Equipment Operator (T4)
Company Summary
Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.
We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.
Role
The Operator is part of a first-class team essential for the successful launch of our major innovation efforts. This team is directly accountable for deploying and implementing innovations that will impact organization wide growth and expansion. Our Operators are key players in affecting positive change and making scalable innovations reality.
As part of the Design & Construction team, you will serve in day-to-day field deployment activities. This role focuses on driving network deployment success, construction, operation, monitoring, maintenance, and, if required, removal of existing Crown Castle fiber networks and services. Common activities involve aerial and buried installation of fiber facilities, and the maintenance and repair of network deployment solutions within a defined series of innovation projects and/or programs. You will also review data and review results against specific project requirements and key objectives.
Responsibilities
- Equipment operating experience
- Up to date Sunbelt (Skid Steer) equipment training or willing to do so
- Ability to perform functions safely and in accordance with OSHA & company standards
- Operate and maintain construction equipment
- Read and interpret engineering plans
- Experience working in a public right of way
- Troubleshooting and reporting
- Commercial Driver License (CDL)
Education/Certifications
- Completion of required Sunbelt equipment / safety training courses (or willingness to do so)
- Commercial Driver License (CDL)
- Prior experience Operating heavy machinery
- OSHA30 Certification (or willingness to do so upon hiring)
Preferred Experience
- Fiber engineering design, splicing and/or construction implementation experience.
- Familiarity with Outside Plant (OSP) fiber installation standards and practices.
- Working knowledge of ROW construction standards (aerial and underground).
- Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards.
- Knowledge of wireless/telecommunications technologies and platforms.
- Operate in a fast-paced customer focused environment handling multiple priorities at a time, delivering quality service to diverse user groups and customers.
- On call required for emergency support on a 24-hour X 7-day basis.
Other Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Adaptable & forward-thinking; seeks to understand. Anticipates changes & develops innovative solutions to address challenges
- Highly engaged & dynamic learner, demonstrates curiosity & creative thinking
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Safety minded
- Attention to detail
Organizational Relationship
Reports to: Supervisor Network Construction
Working Conditions: Works in field with exposure to RF emissions, construction materials, noise, and wastes. Physical demands of lifting, stooping, standing for extended periods, getting in/out of misc. equipment, and climbing ladders in adverse weather and heat. Travel within Region is required and could be up to 100% of the time and to include overnight trips.
Additional Information: For New York, Colorado, California and Washington residents the hiring range offered for this position is $65,200 - $85,000 annually. In addition to salary, employees are eligible for an annual bonus of up to 15% of annual salary. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
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