Cable Splicer

Uniti•Grinnell, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Install, repair, and support outside plant facilities generally used to provide residential and business services. These services may include but are not limited to: Voice, Data, Network, Transport, and Video 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. This position follows a Union Bidding Process.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

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 all 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.