Job Description:
At Sparklight/Cableone and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.
The Construction Technician works with the construction team on outside plant projects. The position assists with the installation, maintenance and repair of aerial and underground infrastructure to include fiber optic cable, coax, copper, conduits, other associated facilities utilizing appropriate construction equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assists with the installation of underground conduit, handholes, pedestals, cabinets and row markers as part of the overall construction application to install cables. Methods to include trenching, plowing, sawing, digging and horizontal drilling.
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Assists with the placement of underground pipe, innerducts, and vaults as part of the overall construction application to install cables.
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Conducts potholing (construction method that includes vacuum excavation) of utilities in work areas.
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Assists with the installation of aerial cable, utility poles and associated hardware.
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Frames utility poles and completes utility pole transfers of existing cables to new pole location.
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Ability to climb utility poles or utilize extension ladder when needed.
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Ability to operate crew vehicles, vacuum excavation equipment, conduit trailers, fiber trailers, air compressors, backhoe/mini-excavator/plow/directional drill and other tools and equipment normally used in aerial and underground construction activities.
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Pulls various types of cables, including, but not limited to fiber, coax and copper in conduit.
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Performs line maintenance and repairs for subscriber-based electronics and cable infrastructure that delivers products and services to customers.
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Performs traffic control flagging duties for roads and highways as needed.
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Ensure company assets are properly and continuously maintained in excellent operating condition while secured in a safe manner.
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Accurately completes progress forms, project activity reports and all other documentation pertaining to work assignments.
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Ability to load and transport heavy equipment to and from assigned jobsites.
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Assists with surveying jobs sites while considering all safety measures to ensure a safe working environment for associates, general public and property.
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Stays familiar with proper safety equipment and the proper use of the equipment and installation.
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Follows OSHA, NESC, and Company safety regulations and precautions when completing assigned work.
Other duties and/or responsibilities not specifically set forth above may, however, be assigned as needed. Whenever practicable and, in accordance with legal guidelines, reasonable accommodation(s) will be made to enable an otherwise qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In addition, set forth below is a non-exhaustive list of requirements that are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability necessary to perform this position. Whenever practicable and, in accordance with legal guidelines, reasonable accommodation(s) will be made to enable an otherwise qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position.
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
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Prior training and knowledge in construction or the telecommunications industry is desired, but not required.
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Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a good driving record. If no CDL, must be able to obtain one within 30 days and a CLASS A within 6 months of employment.
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OSHA 10 construction certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
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Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
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Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
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Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
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May be required to work day, evening or night schedules, overtime, emergency callouts, weekends and out-of-town assignments as required.
Core Competencies
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Committed: Values each and every customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.
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Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.
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Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding.
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Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.
Benefits
Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:
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Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
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Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
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Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)
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401(k) - 100% company match (match program starts after 1 year of service, up to 5% of eligible compensation)
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Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection
Additional Perks
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Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)
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Up to seventy-five dollars a month towards cable and internet services
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Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
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Associate recognition & awards programs
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Advancement opportunities
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Collaborative work environment
Our Commitment
Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.
Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Pre-hire Processes
Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.
Individuals hired into DOT regulated positions must be able to meet and maintain the requirements under the Company’s DOT program, including successfully complete and pass a road test examination, driver’s record safety review, drug testing, DOT physical, and past employer safety performance history. In accordance with DOT policy, the Company retrieves driving records and randomly tests for illegal substances.
