Communications Maintainer Specialist (2560) - RRD/IBEW

Septa•Philadelphia, PA

107d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

SEPTA is seeking an experienced Communications Maintainer Specialist to install, place, splice, terminate, and test fiber-optic and copper communications cables, both aerially and underground. The role also installs, maintains, diagnoses, repairs, and replaces telecommunications equipment, including voice, data, fiber-optic, and public-address systems. Work includes installing conduit, messenger systems, equipment housings, grounding systems, and power cables, as well as making terminal connections and fusion-splicing fiber-optic cables. Aerial work may involve climbing wood poles with climbing hooks and steel poles with skates, and using ladders and scaffolding. The employee will be trained in SEPTA Confined Work Space Procedures and required to work in enclosed areas. Work is mostly outdoors in varying weather conditions. The employee must comply with SEPTA safety and security policies and report safety concerns or hazards. Compensation is $40.28 per hour, increasing to $44.76 per hour after one year. The position requires a willingness to work various hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of relevant employment experience in telephone or communications systems, with a background in construction-related projects; technical school training may substitute for relevant experience.
Valid driver's license and access to a car.
Obtain a CDL learner's permit within 30 days of employment and, after training, pass the CDL test within 120 days of employment; the CDL must include an air-brake attachment.
Willingness to work various hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Successfully pass and maintain qualifications on SEPTA Operating Rules Training.
Complete training and maintain qualifications under the Roadway Worker Protection Manual.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a two-year technical training program in an electrical or electronic field is highly preferable.
Railroad or transit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Install, place, splice, terminate, and test aerial and underground fiber-optic and copper communications cables.
Perform aerial work using climbing hooks, skates, ladders, and scaffolding.
Install, maintain, diagnose, repair, and replace voice, data, fiber-optic, and public-address telecommunications equipment.
Install conduit, messenger systems, equipment housings, grounding systems, and power cables.
Make terminal connections, splice cable and wire, and fusion-splice fiber-optic cables.
Work in enclosed areas in accordance with SEPTA Confined Work Space Procedures.
Comply with Authority and departmental safety and security policies and applicable job safety responsibilities.
Report safety concerns, compromises, or hazards affecting operations, the public, or employees, and promote personal and others' safety.
Complete SEPTA Operating Rules Training and maintain qualifications.
Complete Roadway Worker Protection Manual training and maintain qualifications.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
457B Deferred Compensation Plan.
Paid parental leave.
Vacation time.
Paid holidays.
Employee wellness programs and resources.
Tuition reimbursement.
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Free SEPTA Transportation Pass with unlimited access to SEPTA services.