Project Assistant at FiberTel, LLC

About Us

A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), FiberTel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah's Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions.

As an advocate for economic growth in the state of Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California we understand the business of conveying information. With all that is happening in our state and nationwide, we are seeing different ways of life, work, and school. The increase in work from home and online school has put a strain on internet providers and their bandwidth. Internet Providers are relying heavily on us to continue the construction and installation of fiber optics to ensure that internet service goes uninterrupted for the people of our communities.

We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics. We offer a full turnkey experience for our clients.

For our employees, we offer rewarding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401k (with company match).Â

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

About This Role

FiberTel is hiring a Project Assistant for our Portland, OR office.

The Project Assistant position is an entry-level position. This position will perform a variety of administrative tasks. She/he will assist the Project Manager with customer account management and maintenance. He/she will assist in tracking job progress on each assigned job and provide timely billing/invoicing per job. You will also help with other admin tasks as needed.

Pay: $25-30/hr

What You'll Do

Responsibilities:Â

• Process account billing and invoicing in a timely mannerÂ
• Communicate with customers via phone or email as neededÂ
• Update job information in the customer's tracking systemÂ
• Upload and monitor job information and progressÂ
• Coordinating project timelines with internal departments.Â
• Monitoring project timelines and deadlines.Â
• Accommodating updates and changes to project schedules.Â
• Documenting project billing processes and maintaining records.Â
• Assist with other admin duties when necessaryÂ
  
  

What You'll Bring

Qualifications:Â

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.Â
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.Â
• Associate's degree in a relevant field (preferred)Â
• Prior construction experience (preferred)Â
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, and applicable Engineering programs.Â
• Good Written and oral communication.Â
• Possess a valid driver's license or be eligible and willing to obtain the required license for the position.Â
  
  

Working Conditions:Â

This job operates in both office and field environments with occasional exposure to noise and other hazards. This job routinely uses standard office equipment. Occasionally spend time outside the office when meeting clients or need to check on vehicles.Â

Physical Requirements:Â

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Â

What You'll Get

Benefits Include:Â

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision PlansÂ
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings AccountsÂ
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matchingÂ
• Short & Long Term DisabilityÂ
• Supplemental Life and AD&D InsuranceÂ
• Paid Holidays and VacationÂ
• Competitive PayÂ
• Pay is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee.Â
  
  

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as requiredÂ

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.Â

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.Â

FiberTel, LLCÂ

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.