Construction Technician

Windstream • Hastings, NE

402d

About The Position

The Construction Technician at Windstream is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure, including poles, cables, and conduits. This role involves working with both aerial and underground cables, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining equipment and material inventory. The position requires physical labor, technical skills, and the ability to work in various weather conditions, often requiring travel and flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• 1 year of outside plant construction experience or related Trade School certification.
• Pole climbing certification.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions year-round.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Valid driver's license and minimum qualifications to obtain a CDL.
• Ability to pass DOT certification.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Exceptional time-management and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Pole climbing experience.
• OSHA 10 Hour Safety Course and Buck Squeeze certifications.
• Proficient at operating various construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain poles.
• Install aerial cables (fiber and copper) and set up service for customers.
• Measure signal strength at utility poles using electronic test equipment.
• Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results.
• Access specific areas to string lines or install terminal boxes using bucket trucks or climbing poles.
• String cables between structures and pull lines to proper tension using jacks and hoists.
• Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
• Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string it through conduits.
• Pull cable through ducts by hand or with winches.
• Use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations.
• Dig trenches for underground wires or cables.
• Understand staking sheets and blueprints.
• Perform work in accordance with industry standards and safety procedures.
• Prepare engineering field notes and interpret telecom facilities in records and maps.
• Participate in engineering, permit, and construction processes as required.
• Perform routine maintenance and recognize route issues.
• Fill and tamp holes using cement and tamping devices.
• Splice copper and fiber cables and perform associated tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: No Education Listed