Cable Technician

Uniti•Waynesburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform installation of aerial fiber cable for the Lateral Routes required as part of the success-based model Service Orders in the Lincoln exchange. Climb telephone poles and use ladders to provide service. Interpret work drawings and instructions, including paperwork. Work with other communication groups to provide service as needed. Sell and promote Windstream products and services. Ability to work scheduled tour, overtime, callouts, and standby as needed. Train new employees on daily job functions. Operate handheld computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to lift and control a 28’ ladder, weight 70 lbs., plus 6 lb.levelizer
Ability to distinguish colors in a cable
Good to excellent communication skills
Good to excellent mechanical ability
Ability to climb using ladder and or gaffs and to work aloft (must pass Windstream’s Pole Claiming Course)
Ability to use test equipment
Must be neat in appearance
Ability to work in confined spaces, manholes
Ability to write legibly, to prepare neat and accurate records
Ability to attend training, local and out-of-state
Ability to work at any assigned
Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Good to excellent computer skills preferred
Basic understanding of electronic theory preferred

Responsibilities

Perform installation of aerial fiber cable for the Lateral Routes required as part of the success-based model Service Orders in the Lincoln exchange.
Climb telephone poles and use ladders to provide service
Interpret work drawings and instructions, including paperwork
Work with other communication groups to provide service as needed
Sell and promote Windstream products and services
Ability to work scheduled tour, overtime, callouts, and standby as needed
Train new employees on daily job functions
Operate handheld computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks
Other duties as assigned