Construction Line Technician

Spectrum • Altoona, WI

128d

About The Position

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Shift: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm. Under moderate supervision, build, repair and maintain HFC (hybrid fiber coax) plant.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and speak the English.
• Ability to use hand tools such as electric drills, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers.
• Ability to walk over all types of terrain in all kinds of weather while carrying tools and equipment, including gaffs, ladders, and fully loaded tool belts.
• Ability to safely use weight-bearing equipment (such as gaffs, safety harness and ladders) within the maximum weight limitations of that equipment.
• Ability to use personal computer and software applications.
• Ability to accurately measure distances, using tapes or other measuring devices.
• Ability to carry, climb and operate extension ladder (approx. 32 ft high and 90 pounds).
• Ability to climb poles using gaffs, hooks and climbing belt as needed.
• Ability to differentiate between different sizes and colors of wires.
• Ability to make cable connections in tight spaces by bending, reaching, twisting.
• Ability to operate appropriate computer or test equipment associated with position (e.g. signal level meters, ohm meters, etc.).
• Ability to perform job from high places (i.e. poles and roofs).
• Ability to work while standing 50 - 70% of the time.
• Ability to work with small components and wires to make cable connections.
• Ability to use handheld communication devices and applications.
• Ability to adhere to Local, Federal regulations and Company policies.
• Ability to dig in all types of soil.
• Ability to drive Company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to operate machinery used for underground/overhead cable installation.
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
• Ability to read general system layouts from blueprints.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of traditional fiber architectures, Fiber Plant maintenance.
• Knowledge of Fusion splicers and related equipment.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics.
• Knowledge of company products and services.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and National Electrical Safety Code.

Nice To Haves

• Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (NCTI, SCTE, BCT/E) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Perform complex installations of cable in underground and/or overhead environments using most recent company specifications and industry standards.
• Prepare underground system plant for repairs; includes trenching, pot holing, backfill, and repair or replacement of conduits, poles, risers or pedestals.
• Perform investigation and repair of cut fiber optic cables or impairments.
• Dig trenches and fill ditches; bury cable; place cable in trenches and through conduit.
• Install equipment used to house HFC equipment, ground plant, or place rod or wire to serve as ground for future installations.
• Work with other Construction Technicians, in-house Technicians, as well as third-party contractors in the performance of their duties.
• Perform traffic control and/or flagging as necessary.
• Load and unload cable equipment and tools.
• Read complex system prints and place cable according to prints.
• Calculate signal losses from all cable lines and devices, using signal level meter.
• Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable.
• Know, understand and follow company policies.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: High school or GED