Construction Technician II
About The Position
At Sparklight and Cable One, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace. What will you do to contribute to the company's success? Installs underground conduit, handholes, pedestals, cabinets and row markers via trenching, plowing, sawing, digging and horizontal drilling. Places underground pipe, innerducts and vaults in support of cable installation. Installs aerial cable, utility poles and associated hardware. Performs a lead role in the operation of crew vehicles, vacuum excavation equipment, conduit trailers, fiber trailers, air compressors, backhoe / mini excavator / plow / directional drill and other tools and equipment. Performs line maintenance and repairs for subscriber-based electronics and cable infrastructure. Ensures traffic control and flagging duties are performed when and as required. Ensures company assets are properly and continuously maintained in excellent operating condition and secured in a safe manner. Performs traffic control flagging duties for roads and highways as needed. Accurately completes progress forms, project activity reports and all other documentation pertaining to work assignments. Loads and transports heavy equipment to and from assigned jobsites. Surveys jobs sites while considering all safety measures – for associates, the general public and property.
Requirements
- 3-4 years’ prior experience
- High school or equivalent
- Valid Class A Commercial Drivers’ License
- OSHA 10 construction certification.
- Completion of required -n-house construction training programs.
- Ability to operate hand, power and specialty tools.
- May be required to work day, evening or night schedules, overtime, emergency callouts, weekends and out of town assignments.
- Individuals hired into DOT regulated positions must be able to meet and maintain the requirements under the Company’s DOT program, including successfully complete and pass a road test examination, driver’s record safety review, drug testing, DOT physical, and past employer safety performance history. In accordance with DOT policy, the Company retrieves driving records and randomly tests for illegal substances according to the Reasonable Suspicion Policy
Responsibilities
- Installs underground conduit, handholes, pedestals, cabinets and row markers via trenching, plowing, sawing, digging and horizontal drilling.
- Places underground pipe, innerducts and vaults in support of cable installation.
- Installs aerial cable, utility poles and associated hardware.
- Performs a lead role in the operation of crew vehicles, vacuum excavation equipment, conduit trailers, fiber trailers, air compressors, backhoe / mini excavator / plow / directional drill and other tools and equipment.
- Performs line maintenance and repairs for subscriber-based electronics and cable infrastructure.
- Ensures traffic control and flagging duties are performed when and as required. Ensures company assets are properly and continuously maintained in excellent operating condition and secured in a safe manner.
- Performs traffic control flagging duties for roads and highways as needed.
- Accurately completes progress forms, project activity reports and all other documentation pertaining to work assignments.
- Loads and transports heavy equipment to and from assigned jobsites.
- Surveys jobs sites while considering all safety measures – for associates, the general public and property.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
- Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
- Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)
- 401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation)
- Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)
- Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
- Associate recognition & awards programs
- Advancement opportunities
- Collaborative work environment
- FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable area
- Up to $75/mo. cable/internet stipend (Phoenix associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
