Construction Line Technician

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Shift: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm

JOB SUMMARY
Under moderate supervision, build, repair and maintain HFC (hybrid fiber coax) plant.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.

Perform complex installations of cable in underground and/or overhead environments using most recent company specifications and industry standards.

Prepare underground system plant for repairs; includes trenching, pot holing, backfill, and repair or replacement of conduits, poles, risers or pedestals.

Perform investigation and repair of cut fiber optic cables or impairments.

Dig trenches and fill ditches; bury cable; place cable in trenches and through conduit.

Install equipment used to house HFC equipment, ground plant, or place rod or wire to serve as ground for future installations.

Work with other Construction Technicians, in-house Technicians, as well as third-party contractors in the performance of their duties. Perform traffic control and/or flagging as necessary.

Load and unload cable equipment and tools.

Read complex system prints and place cable according to prints.

Calculate signal losses from all cable lines and devices, using signal level meter.

Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable.

Know, understand and follow company policies.

Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

Ability to read, write and speak the English

Ability to use the following hand tools electric drills, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers

Ability to walk over all types of terrain in all kinds of weather while carrying tools and equipment, including gaffs, ladders, and fully loaded tool belts

Ability to safely use weight-bearing equipment (such as gaffs, safety harness and ladders) within the maximum weight limitations of that equipment

Ability to use personal computer and software applications

Ability to accurately measure distances, using tapes or other measuring devices

Ability to carry, climb and operate extension ladder, (approx. 32 ft high and 90 pounds)

Ability to climb poles using gaffs, hooks and climbing belt as needed

Ability to differentiate between different sizes and colors of wires

Ability to make cable connections in tight spaces by bending, reaching, twisting

Ability to operate appropriate computer or test equipment associated with position (e.g. signal level meters, ohm meters, etc.) Ability to perform job from high places (i.e. poles and roofs)

Ability to work while standing 50 - 70% of the time

Ability to work with small components and wires to make cable connections

Ability to use handheld communication devices and applications

Ability to adhere to Local, Federal regulations and Company policies

Ability to dig in all types of soil

Ability to drive Company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner