DRAFTSMAN/CAD OPERATOR

Employee works independently or with limited guidance from manager, engineer or designer. He or she uses computer aided design (CAD) equipment to create drawings and illustrations of cable placement of outside/inside telecommunications plant. He or she may create or modify model files, sketches, field drawings, material listings, and perform other duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
To perform this job, the employee must:
Collect and analyze technical information from a variety of sources, including: Conversations with engineers, designers, suppliers, etc. 1)Technical documents, 2)Operation of equipment; Use CAD equipment to create drawings and illustrations of cable placement of outside/inside telecommunications plant; Meet or exceed typical production, quality, and safety expectations.WORK ENVIRONMENT
The environment in which this employee works includes: Regular, continuous use of CAD system; Office environment most of the time, field, outside/inside plant environment part of the time, occasional outside work. Plant and outdoor conditions include variable heat and humidity, dirt, and noise; physical hazards such as powered vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, sharp objects, and moving machinery, and working on or under equipment; hazardous materials such as diesel, gasoline, oils, grease, and paint; Overtime may occur on short notice; Changing work loads and priorities can change on short notice.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 3 years experience in utilizing CAD systems such as AutoCADD or MicroStation; Demonstrate appropriate CAD skills, including solid-modeling; Demonstrate excellent skills in organizing and prioritizing work in a rapidly changing environment; Have appropriate reading and clerical skills; Work well with others in a team setting; Demonstrate a working knowledge (or willingness and ability to learn) of PC based business tools including word processing, database, CAD, and others as required; Have a good work record, including indications of strong self-motivation, high productivity, reliable attendance, attention to quality, ability to learn new skills, and a cordial, cooperative personality.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A SECRET CLEARANCE