Cable Splicer

Uniti•New Hampton, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti, is a premier provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 markets across 18 states in the U.S. This position follows a Union Bidding Process. Kinetic is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S. The role involves installing, repairing, and supporting outside plant facilities generally used to provide residential and business services, including Voice, Data, Network, Transport, and Video Services. It also includes performing other work as business needs demand, such as installation, repair, support, and promotion of products and services for business and residential customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable.
Must be able to effectively communicate with the public, co-workers and managers.
Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
Must be available for overtime, after hours call-outs or work during non-scheduled hours.
Must be available to work assigned schedules, including Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
Must be capable of lifting over thirty pounds continuously.
Must be capable of working with and maintaining assigned tools and equipment.
Must be neat in appearance, be able to write legibly, and prepare and maintain neat and accurate records.
Must be willing and ready to work in any assigned location and to attend schools for training, which may require overnight travel as determined by the Company.
Must demonstrate the ability to learn and use a variety of current and future applications, test systems or information systems as they are developed.
Must have a working knowledge of telephony outside plant including but no limited to drops, cross-boxes, fiber systems, terminals, etc.
Must have a working knowledge of computers and any applicable application.
Must be capable of working aloft and successfully complete al necessary safety training including “Working Aloft and Ladder Safety”.
Must meet weight requirements as defined in Safe Load Limits for Equipment and Ladders Policy.
Must reside within a reasonable distance of assigned reporting center.
Internal applicants must have satisfactory performance in all respects of current position.
If applicable, must successfully complete prerequisite training and testing.

Nice To Haves

Certification/ License

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and support outside plant facilities generally used to provide residential and business services.
Perform other work as business needs demand including but not limited to installation, repair, support, and promotion of products and services generally purchased and used by business and residential customers.
Correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable.
Effectively communicate with the public, co-workers and managers.
Multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
Be available for overtime, after hours call-outs or work during non-scheduled hours.
Be available to work assigned schedules, including Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
Lift over thirty pounds continuously.
Work with and maintain assigned tools and equipment.
Be neat in appearance, able to write legibly, and prepare and maintain neat and accurate records.
Be willing and ready to work in any assigned location and to attend schools for training, which may require overnight travel as determined by the Company.
Learn and use a variety of current and future applications, test systems or information systems as they are developed.
Work aloft and successfully complete all necessary safety training including “Working Aloft and Ladder Safety”.
Meet weight requirements as defined in Safe Load Limits for Equipment and Ladders Policy.
Reside within a reasonable distance of assigned reporting center.
Internal applicants must have satisfactory performance in all respects of current position.
If applicable, successfully complete prerequisite training and testing.