ABOUT NEK Broadband is a community-driven organization whose mission is to ensure high-speed broadband internet service is available to every address with electric utility service in the rural and underserved communities of the Northeast Kingdom and Wolcott. Founded in 2020, we began network construction in 2021. In 2022, many of the foundational pieces for construction were put in place in preparation for a full construction year in 2023. The NEK Broadband district is the largest in the state with 51 different member municipalities. Each member of the district supplies a board member and one or more alternates. Our project is large (between 2,400 and 2,800 miles) and complicated. Our funding sources are largely grant-funded as we build the network. To date, NEK Broadband has over $72 million in allocated grant funds primarily for construction, but also to cover the administrative and operational tasks necessary to get the organization up and running. NEK Broadband has three major partners: (1) Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom (WCVT) is our network operator and retail service provider; (2) National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC) is our design firm and construction manager; (3) Mission Broadband (MBI) supports the organization operationally and is responsible for most make ready with the electric and communication utility pole owners.
SUMMARY
NEK Broadband is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler. The successful candidate for this position will be someone who embraces the NEK Broadband mission and thrives in a fast paced, “startup” environment, while bringing the organizational skills necessary to ensure that the construction teams have the necessary materials and equipment, while working safely and efficiently. The Warehouse Material Handler must be able to be licensed on a forklift, will be responsible for material handling daily tasks, assisting management with daily inventory, and assisting with the deployment of materials to our contractors.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
There are three primary areas of responsibility for the Warehouse Material Handler:
(1) Daily Inventory; (2) Forklift operator; (3) Operational Support;
Daily Inventory
Forklift Operator
Operational Support
Installation Technician: Primary duties are the installation of broadband internet to residential locations, and demonstrating and explaining the use of equipment to consumers, testing equipment that has just been installed, making certain that it is working correctly. Training provided through workforce development and internal training.
Required skills and abilities
Preferred skills and abilities (not required)
LOCATION, HOURS, AND COMPENSATION
Working Environment and Benefits
TO APPLY
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