Fiber Line Worker

Summary of Job

General Purpose Performs a variety of operational work in the development, installation, and maintenance of the Reedsburg Utility Commission’s (RUC) Fiber Optic Communications transmission and distribution system.

Supervisor Works under the direction of the Fiber Crew Leader and Fiber Foreman. May be required to report to other supervisors.

Supervisory Responsibilities None.

Essential Functions Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, operates, troubleshoots, and maintains overhead and underground fiber optic cables of the communication distribution and service system in both active and inactive conditions; including but not limited to the installation and removal of fiber optic cable; setting of conduit, pedestals, and hand-holes; pulling, splicing, and terminating of fiber optic cable; and associated turf and surface restoration.
• Reports material, labor, field mapping and property changes, terminations, equipment, and system documentation as related to daily work performed in a complete and timely manner.
• Assists with the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and restoration of communications cables and related equipment.
• Assists with the layout, assignment, installation, and documentation of fiber optic for new distribution feeds and service drops.
• Schedules and performs site surveys for new service drops.
• Performs facility locates.
• Assists or performs system mapping updates.
• Maintains the Communications Department vehicle fleet, and all equipment and tools.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work environment; including the warehouse, shop, trucks, job sites, and related items.
• Coordinates customer-affecting work with business and residential customers.
• Follows up with customers to make sure services are operating to their satisfaction following changes or troubles.
• Handle complaints and answer questions from customers.
• Interacts with all departments by assisting with the inventory control program.

Qualifications Job Requirements

• Performs job duties at a very high standard of safety and workmanship.
• Promotes customer service relations in positive daily interactions with customers encountered in the field or work place.
• Displays a positive attitude and work ethic.
• Consistent and timely attendance at the workplace during designated work hours.
• Responds to such hours as are necessary to accomplish job duties.
• Perform related work as required.
• Responds to overtime/on-call duties as directed.
• Maintains a professional and appropriate workplace appearance.

Work Environments Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work includes inside and outside environments; in varying temperatures and weather conditions; and exposure to hazards.
• Work requires responding to emergency and public calls after hours including nights and weekends.
• Work with low voltage equipment.
• Work with machinery.
• Work with traffic.
• Manage situations involving dogs, insects, noxious weeds, irate customers, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Equipment Used:

• Communications trade tools, fiber optic fusion splicing and testing equipment, computers, light and heavy vehicles, trailers, vibratory plow, trencher, backhoe/excavator, directional drill, vacuum excavator, hand tools, power tools, 2-way communications radio, safety equipment and devices, and general construction and test equipment associated with fiber optic cable and equipment.

Wages/Benefits:

• This is an hourly, FLSA non-exempt position with the wage and incentives based on qualifications, certifications, attitude and work ethic.
• Benefits pursuant to Personnel Handbook
• Clothing allowance received per Personnel Handbook.

2026 Benefits Summary (See the Personnel Handbook for more details.) Vacation Service Completed: Vacation Earned:

3 months 2 weeks

1 year 2 weeks

7 years 3 weeks

15 years 4 weeks

25 years 5 weeks

Holidays 10 Paid Holidays per year (Including 1 Floating Holiday)

Sick Leave 8 hours earned per month

After 10 years of Service - 16 hours earned per month

Clothing/Boot Allowance Outside Workers Only (see Personnel Handbook for details)

Health Insurance CoverageavailableundertheState of Wisconsin HealthPlanP16.

Eligibleforcoveragethefirstof the monthfollowingthe submittalof enrollmentform.

Deductions are taken out on the 1st and 2nd payrolls of each month.

(Premium prices are dependent on employee’s customizable plan.)

2026 Dental Insurance Coverage available through Ameritas Group (not under the State of WI plan)

Employer and employee each pay 50% of the monthly premium:

Single Plan Total = $ 45.56/month (Employee pays $22.78/month)

Family Plan Total = $137.12/month (Employee pays $68.56/month)

2026 Vision Insurance Available through Ameritas Group - premiums paid for in full by employee:

Employee only= $7.52/month

Employee + spouse= $15.00/month

Employee + child(ren)= $13.40/month

Employee + spouse + child(ren)= $20.84/month

Wisconsin State Retirement 877-533-5020 or ETF.WI.GOV

Employee and Employer funded pension program.

7.20% of gross wages paid by Employee and 7.20% paid by Employer

For a total of 14.40%

(Rate set each year by the State of WI)

Deferred Comp Optional employee funded retirement savings plan.

Pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) options available.

Longevity After completion of 3 years of service.

$25 per year of service up to a maximum of $500.00/year (paid in December).

Life Insurance 1 X Annual Wage (employer paid). Optional additional life insurance paid by Employee.

Direct Deposit: Mandatory

EBC-Flexible Spending: Optional

Tuition Reimbursement Reimbursement of tuition up to $2,500/year.

Courses must meet criteria and be approved by the General Manager

Employee Assistance Program Employees are allowed 2 hours per year at City's designated provider and are responsible for the cost of any additional visits.

2026 Securian Accident Insurance Premiums paid for in full by employee:

Employee only= $ 3.92/month

Employee + spouse= $ 5.58/month

Employee + child(ren)= $ 7.52/month

Employee + spouse + child(ren)= $10.98/month

Globe Life Insurance Premiums paid for in full by employee. Premium prices are dependent on employee’s customizable plan.

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Why are you interested in this position at Reedsburg Utility?

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This position may require overtime, possibly including weekends. What are your typical available work hours?

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Do you have any experience related to this position? If so please explain.

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Do you have a valid Wisconsin CDL license? If yes , class and endorsements? If no, are you prohibited from obtaining one?

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Have you been convicted (including guilty pleas) of any offense (including civil forfeiture, misdemeanor or felony) or are subject of any pending criminal charges? If yes, please identify the nature the conviction and the circumstances surrounding it. The existence of a conviction or pending charges will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

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