OSP Construction Worker

Peoples Communication • Quitman, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for placing and maintaining cable within buried cable systems. The worker will also maintain right-of-ways, including patching roadways and backfill areas. Responsibilities include installing and removing aerial and buried cable, as well as installing and maintaining pedestals, poles, carrier sites, and equipment at subscriber locations. The position requires operating digging and trenching equipment and being available on a 24/7 basis for emergency restoration.

Requirements

• Knowledge of telephone line construction process.
• Knowledge of RUS practices and standards.
• Knowledge of telecommunications plant operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of company products and services.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Skill in operating various vehicles and construction equipment.
• Skill in reading specification sheets, staking sheets and cable records.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as maps, staking sheets and operating and maintenance instruction manuals.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively function as a team player.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience plus one (1) year of experience in telephone plant operations, construction and/or equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Places direct buried cable by hand digging and operating plowing, digging and trenching equipment.
• Maintains buried cable by testing and repairing cable.
• Performs related construction tasks as required.
• Maintains right-of-ways by trimming trees, patching roadways and backfill areas and landscaping.
• Repairs and maintains aerial cable.
• Installs and maintains pedestals, poles, carrier sites and equipment at subscriber locations.
• Keeps up with the maintenance on equipment and trucks.
• Be available on a 24/7 basis for any emergency restoration.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED