Telephone Line Worker

Chicago Transit Authority • Chicago, IL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Installs and maintains CTA owned system-wide fiber optic and copper communication cable systems, telephone systems, public address systems, digital signage systems, IP-based systems, backup power systems, and all supporting infrastructure.

Requirements

• Must have formal training or working knowledge of analog, digital, and IP-based communications systems including telephone systems, public address systems, digital signage systems, and uninterruptible power systems.
• Must have formal training or working knowledge of physical fiber optic cable systems, including singlemode, multimode, fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, termination, connectors, indoor installation, outdoor installation,
• Required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate an Authority or personal vehicle.
• Must have good hearing and vision, including color recognition.
• Must be physically fit in order to climb ladders, stairs, poles, walk elevated structures, right-of-ways, subways, enter manholes and walk underground tunnels or pass ways.
• Must be able to lift, maneuver and carry material weight up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in a standing, kneeling or bending positions for extended amount of time.
• Ability to work with gauges, hand tools, digital and analog volt, ohm and amp meters, tone generators, lineman test sets, tone generators and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to splice, terminate and repair outside plant fiber and copper cables.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, wiring diagrams and schematic drawings.
• Ability to cut and form conduit, and trace and troubleshoot communication wire.
• Ability to write and express oneself in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with various levels of Authority personnel.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and maintains overhead, ground level and underground telephone and data communication copper and fiber optic lines.
• Installs and maintains conduit, cableways, junction boxes, splice enclosures and cable drops on the rail right-of-way, in subways, rail stations, bus garages, and other various facilities.
• Installs and maintains CTA owned telephone switches, instruments and lines in bus garages and rail shops, stations and remotely located communication equipment rooms.
• Installs and maintains Public Address and Digital Signage Systems located in rail stations and rail yards.
• Assists contractors and vendors in repairs and new installations of equipment installed or maintained by others.
• Responsible for maintaining the CTA’s optical network system and supporting infrastructure installed at various locations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed