Drop (Splicing) Technician - Fiber

AFL•Austin, TX

About The Position

ITC is seeking motivated individuals to join its fiber splicing team. Telecom industry experience is preferred but not required; the company provides training in fiber-optic splicing. The role includes underground and aerial splicing and running fiber drops for residential and commercial customers. Compensation is $23 per hour plus a performance-based bonus. The company provides a vehicle, gas, cell phone, tablet, and uniform. The position requires operating trenching equipment, working at heights on utility poles and strands, climbing ladders, and handling heavy materials. Work may exceed normal hours, and weekend or holiday work may be required. Employees must complete on-the-job and/or classroom training to remain competitive in the telecommunications field. Work involves standing, communicating, hearing, using and reaching with hands and arms, and performing heavy manual tasks. Employees frequently push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 100 pounds. The work environment includes inclement weather, moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, and vibration; occasional exposures include high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical-shock risk.

Requirements

Telecommunications industry experience is preferred but not required; training in fiber-optic splicing is provided.
Operate various trenching equipment, such as a mini skid steer or walk-behind trencher.
Be capable of carrying, handling, and climbing 28-foot ladders.
Be able to work at heights on utility poles and strands.
Be able to lift and move up to 100 pounds and perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods.
Have a valid state driver’s license and a non-negligent driving record.
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screen.
Be able to visually distinguish wire and cable colors.
Be able to work flexible hours; workdays may exceed normal hours, and weekend or holiday work may be required.
Meet the physical demands of standing, communicating, hearing, using and reaching with hands and arms, and pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying.
Have the vision abilities required, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.